Hydroxyethylstarch and gelatin solutions impair blood coagulation after cardiac surgery: a prospective randomized trial.
Schramko A, Suojaranta-Ylinen R, Kuitunen A, Raivio P, Kukkonen S, Niemi T
Br J Anaesth 2010;104(6):691-697.
Review by P. Van der Linden
Effects on brain edema of crystalloid and albumin fluid resuscitation after brain trauma and hemorrhage in the rat.
Jungner M, Grnde PO, Mattiasson G, Bentzer P
Anesthesiology 2010;112(5):1194-1203.
Review by K. Holte
Incidence and risk factors for the development of anemia following gastric bypass surgery.
In order to evaluate the incidence and risk factors for the development of anemia after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), the authors performed a retrospective analysis... Read More
Endorsing single-unit transfusion combined with a restrictive haemoglobin transfusion threshold after knee arthroplasty.
Naylor JM, Adie S, Fransen M, Dietsch S, Harris I
Qual Saf Health Care 2010;19(3):239-243.
Review by E. Bisbe
Effects of tranexamic acid on death, vascular occlusive events, and blood transfusion in trauma patients with significant haemorrhage (CRASH-2): a randomised, placebo-controlled trial.
Shakur H, Roberts R, Bautista R, et al.
Lancet 2010;376(9734):23-32.
Review by J.-F. Hardy