In this study, the authors retrospectively reviewed revision hip arthroplasties to assess the effectiveness of a Blood Utilization Program, including the use of tranexamic acid, and to determine the variables […]
Finally a paper which tries to tell us when not to use these expensive modalities. Predonation and erythropoetin are essential tools in the reduction of allogeneic transfusion but their precise […]
This paper notes the blood transfusion requirements for revision hip arthroplasty at one Orthopedic center. Overall the number of units transfused seems high and the exact reason for transfusion is […]
This study assesses the effectiveness of intraoperative cell salvage with or without normovolemic hemodilution in patients undergoing elective coronary artery bypass surgery. The results are not particularly new and the […]
This retrospective study shows again that intra- and postoperative blood salvage can minimize allogeneic transfusions. For the recent discussion about the use of unwashed drainage blood the paper is remarkable […]
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