A5018382876- Blood transfusion and management
- Trauma, Hemostasis, Coagulopathy, Resuscitation
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Cardiac and Coronary Surgery Techniques
- Medical Coding and Health Information
- Race, History, and American Society
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Adrenal and Paraganglionic Tumors
- Pituitary Gland Disorders and Treatments
- Mormonism, Religion, and History
- Growth Hormone and Insulin-like Growth Factors
- Clinical practice guidelines implementation
- American Constitutional Law and Politics
- Healthcare Operations and Scheduling Optimization
- Hemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy
Sahlgrenska University Hospital
2014-2022
University of Gothenburg
2022
Background Bleeding complications are common in cardiac surgery. Perioperative handling of heparin and protamine may influence the haemostasis. We hypothesized that dosing based on individual titration curves would improve haemostasis comparison to standard dosing. Subjects Methods Sixty patients scheduled for first time elective coronary artery bypass grafting or valve surgery were included a prospective randomized study. The with Hepcon HMS Plus device weight activated clotting (ACT) Blood...
Transfusions of blood products can be lifesaving, but they are also associated with considerable risks and adverse effects, including immune response infections. In cardiac surgery, transfusions have been increased mortality. We prospectively studied the effects a structured programme to reduce transfusion-associated costs in surgery. The included: (i) education all staff about benefits transfusions; (ii) revised guidelines for (iii) transfusion log where indication transfusion, status...