Does priming implementation with low-dose albumin reduce postoperative bleeding following cardiopulmonary bypass?
Onorati F, Santarpino G, Renzulli A, et al.
Int J Artif Organs 2003;26(3):211-216.
Review by Mythen MG
Autologous blood sequestration using a double venous reservoir bypass circuit and polymerized hemoglobin prime.
Neragi-Miandoab S, Guerrero JL, Vlahakes GJ
ASAIO J 2002;48(4):407-411.
Review by Van der Linden P
Recombinant human transgenic antithrombin in cardiac surgery: a dose-finding study.
Levy JH, Despotis GJ, Szlam F, Olson P, Meeker D, Weisinger A
Anesthesiology 2002;96(5):1095-1102.
Review by W. Dietrich
Transfusion in premature infants impairs production and/or release of red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets.
The author concludes that suppression of erythro-, leuko- and thrombopoiesis within 48 hours after transfusion decreases the amount of precursor cells in the peripheral blood.... Read More
Detection and removal of fat particles from postoperative salvaged blood in orthopedic surgery.
Ramirez G, Romero A, Garcia-Vallejo JJ, Munoz M
Transfusion 2002;42(1):66-75.
Review by Gombotz H; Hansen E
Absence of beneficial effect of acute normovolemic hemodilution combined with aprotinin on allogeneic blood transfusion requirements in cardiac surgery.
Hohn L, Schweizer A, Licker M, Morel DR
Anesthesiology 2002;96(2):276-282.
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Are lactated Ringer’s solution and normal saline solution equal with regard to coagulation?
This study compares the perioperative effects of a saline crystalloid and a more balanced and buffered electrolyte crystalloid on clotting. The differences thought to be... Read More
Clinical application of vacuum-assisted cardiopulmonary bypass with a pressure relief valve.
Hayashi Y, Kagisaki K, Yamaguchi T, et al.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2001;20(3):621-626.
Review by R. K. Spence
Heparin coating of the extracorporeal circuit combined with leukocyte filtration reduces coagulation activity, blood loss and blood product substitution.
Martens S, Matheis G, WimmerGreinecker G, et al.
Int J Artif Organs 2001;24(7):484-488.
Review by R. K. Spence
Blood loss in elective coronary artery surgery: A comparison of centrifugal versus roller pump heads during cardiopulmonary bypass.
In an age of widespread use of anticogulants and patelet inhibitors for cardiac surgery, it is important to know the impact on bleeding and coagulation... Read More
Influence of a new hydroxyethylstarch preparation (HES 130/ 0.4) on coagulation in cardiac surgical patients.
Haisch G, Boldt J, Krebs C, Suttner S, Lehmann A, Isgro F
J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2001;15(3):316-321.
Review by Monty Mythen
Coronary artery bypass grafting surgery without the routine application of blood products: is it feasible?
Wilhelmi M, Franke U, Cohnert T, et al.
Eur J Cardio Thorac Surg 2001;19(5):657-661.
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