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Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery

Intraoperative Autologous Blood Management

Blood Cell Salvage

Reduced use of allogeneic platelets through high-yield perioperative autologous plateletpheresis and reinfusion. (opens new window)

Alberts M, Bandarenko N, Gaca J, Lockhart E, Milano C, Alexander S, Linder D, Lombard FW, Welsby IJ.

Source‎: Transfusion 2014;54(5):1348-57.

Indexed‎: PubMed 24898456

DOI‎: 10.1111/trf.12463

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24898456 (opens new window)

Efficacy and cost-effectiveness of cell saver usage in the repair of thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissections. (opens new window)

Amanvermez Senarslan D, Yildirim F, Kurdal AT, Damar A, Ozturk T, Tetik O

Source‎: Perfusion. 2022;37(7):722-28. Epub 2021 Jun 30.

Indexed‎: PubMed 34192996

DOI‎: 10.1177/02676591211028178

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34192996/ (opens new window)

Cell salvage for minimising perioperative allogeneic blood transfusion. (opens new window)

Carless PA, Henry DA, Moxey AJ, O'Connell D, Brown T, Fergusson DA.

Source‎: Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2010;(4):CD001888.

Indexed‎: PubMed 20393932

DOI‎: 10.1002/14651858.CD001888.pub4

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20393932 (opens new window)

Efficacy of intraoperative cell salvage in decreasing perioperative blood transfusion rates in first-time cardiac surgery patients: a retrospective study. (opens new window)

Côté CL, Yip AM, MacLeod JB, O'Reilly B, Murray J, Ouzounian M, Brown CD, Forgie R, Pelletier MP, Hassan A

Source‎: Can J Surg 2016;59(5):330-6.

Indexed‎: PubMed 27668331

DOI‎: 10.1503/cjs.002216

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27668331 (opens new window)

Does washing swabs increase the efficiency of red cell recovery by cell salvage in aortic surgery? (opens new window)

Haynes SL, Bennett JR, Torella F, McCollum CN.

Source‎: Vox Sang 2005;88(4):244-8.

Indexed‎: PubMed 15877645

DOI‎: 10.1111/j.1423-0410.2005.00631.x

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15877645 (opens new window)

Reinfusion of blood within aneurysm sac: a simple method of intraoperative blood conservation in elective abdominal aortic surgery. (opens new window)

Inan K, Ucak A, Onan B, Hastaoglu O, Ugur M, Yilmaz AT.

Source‎: Ann Vasc Surg 2010;24(3):423-5.

Indexed‎: PubMed 20036492

DOI‎: 10.1016/j.avsg.2009.07.033

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20036492 (opens new window)

Impaired red blood cell deformability after transfusion of stored allogeneic blood but not autologous salvaged blood in cardiac surgery patients. (opens new window)

Salaria ON, Barodka VM, Hogue CW, Berkowitz DE, Ness PM, Wasey JO, Frank SM.

Source‎: Anesth Analg 2014;118(6):1179-87.

Indexed‎: PubMed 24806142

DOI‎: 10.1213/ANE.0000000000000227

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24806142 (opens new window)

The role of cell salvage autotransfusion in abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery. (opens new window)

Shantikumar S, Patel S, Handa A.

Source‎: Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2011;42(5):577-84.

Indexed‎: PubMed 21708474

DOI‎: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2011.04.014

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21708474 (opens new window)

Effects of a targeted blood management programme on allogeneic blood transfusion in abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery. (opens new window)

Stoneham MD, Von Kier S, Harvey L, Murphy M

Source‎: Transfus Med 2018;28(4):290-7.

Indexed‎: PubMed 29243334

DOI‎: 10.1111/tme.12495

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29243334 (opens new window)

Intraoperative cell salvage is associated with reduced postoperative blood loss and transfusion requirements in cardiac surgery: a cohort study. (opens new window)

Vonk AB, Meesters MI, Garnier RP, Romijn JW, van Barneveld LJ, Heymans MW, Jansen EK, Boer C.

Source‎: Transfusion 2013;53(11):2782-9.

Indexed‎: PubMed 23445352

DOI‎: 10.1111/trf.12126

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23445352 (opens new window)

The efficacy of an intraoperative cell saver during cardiac surgery: a meta-analysis of randomized trials. (opens new window)

Wang G, Bainbridge D, Martin J, Cheng D.

Source‎: Anesth Analg 2009;109(2):320-30.

Indexed‎: PubMed 19608798

DOI‎: 10.1213/ane.0b013e3181aa084c

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19608798 (opens new window)

Reduction of allogeneic red blood cell usage during cardiac surgery by an integrated intra- and postoperative blood salvage strategy: results of a randomized comparison. (opens new window)

Weltert L, Nardella S, Rondinelli MB, Pierelli L, De Paulis R.

Source‎: Transfusion 2013;53(4):790-7.

Indexed‎: PubMed 22882381

DOI‎: 10.1111/j.1537-2995.2012.03836.x

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22882381 (opens new window)

Acute Normovolemic Hemodilution

Acute normovolemic hemodilution reduces allogeneic red blood cell transfusion in cardiac surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials. (opens new window)

Barile L, Fominskiy E, Di Tomasso N, Alpìzar Castro LE, Landoni G, De Luca M, Bignami E, Sala A, Zangrillo A, Monaco F.

Source‎: Anesth Analg 2017;124(3):743-52.

Indexed‎: PubMed 27669554

DOI‎: 10.1213/ANE.0000000000001609

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27669554 (opens new window)

Decreased transfusion requirements with use of acute normovolemic hemodilution in open aortic aneurysm repair. (opens new window)

Droz NM, Lin J, Beach J, Vo C, Morrow K, Lyden SP, Hardy DM, Caputo FJ, Rowse J, Kirksey L, Smolock CJ

Source‎: J Vasc Surg 2021;74(6):1885-93.

Indexed‎: PubMed 34082004

DOI‎: 10.1016/j.jvs.2021.05.030

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34082004/ (opens new window)

Greater volume of acute normovolemic hemodilution may aid in reducing blood transfusions after cardiac surgery. (opens new window)

Goldberg J, Paugh TA, Dickinson TA, Fuller J, Paone G, Theurer PF, Shann KG, Sundt TM 3rd, Prager RL, Likosky DS; PERForm Registry and the Michigan Society of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons Quality Collaborative.

Source‎: Ann Thorac Surg 2015;100(5):1581-7.

Indexed‎: PubMed 26206721

DOI‎: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2015.04.135

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26206721 (opens new window)

Impact of intraoperative high-volume autologous blood collection on allogeneic transfusion during and after cardiac surgery: a propensity score matched analysis. (opens new window)

Henderson RA, Mazzeffi MA, Strauss ER, Williams B, Wipfli C, Dawood M, Taylor BS, Tanaka KA

Source‎: Transfusion 2019;59(6):2023-9.

Indexed‎: PubMed 30882929

DOI‎: 10.1111/trf.15253

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30882929 (opens new window)

Cardioprotective effects of acute normovolemic hemodilution in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery. (opens new window)

Licker M, Ellenberger C, Sierra J, Kalangos A, Diaper J, Morel D.

Source‎: Chest 2005;128(2):838-47.

Indexed‎: PubMed 16100176

DOI‎: 10.1378/chest.128.2.838

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16100176 (opens new window)

Large volume acute normovolemic hemodilution in patients undergoing cardiac surgery with intermediate-high risk of transfusion: a randomized controlled trial. (opens new window)

Ming Y, Zhang F, Yao Y, Cheng Z, Yu L, Sun D, Sun K, Yu Y, Liu M, Ma L, HuangYang Y, Yan M

Source‎: J Clin Anesth. 2023;87:111082.

Indexed‎: PubMed 36848777

DOI‎: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2023.111082

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36848777/ (opens new window)

Hemodilution in high-risk cardiac surgery: Laboratory values, physiological parameters, and outcomes. (opens new window)

Mladinov D, Padilla LA, Leahy B, Norman JB, Enslin J, Camp RS, Eudailey KW, Tanaka K, Davies JE

Source‎: Transfusion 2022;62(4):826-37.

Indexed‎: PubMed 35244229

DOI‎: 10.1111/trf.16844

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35244229/ (opens new window)

Acute normovolemic hemodilution and intraoperative cell salvage in aortic surgery. (opens new window)

Torella F, Haynes SL, Kirwan CC, Bhatt AN, McCollum CN.

Source‎: J Vasc Surg 2002;36(1):31-4.

Indexed‎: PubMed 12096253

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12096253 (opens new window)

The effect of acute normovolaemic haemodilution on blood transfusion requirements in abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. (opens new window)

Wolowczyk L, Lewis DR, Nevin M, Smith FC, Baird RN, Lamont PM.

Source‎: Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2001;22(4):361-4.

Indexed‎: PubMed 11563898

DOI‎: 10.1053/ejvs.2001.1457

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11563898 (opens new window)

Autologous versus allogeneic transfusion in aortic surgery: a multicenter randomized clinical trial. (opens new window)

Wong JC, Torella F, Haynes SL, Dalrymple K, Mortimer AJ, McCollum CN.

Source‎: Ann Surg 2002;235(1):145-51.

Indexed‎: PubMed 11753054

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11753054 (opens new window)

Retrograde Autologous Priming

Retrograde autologous priming in cardiac surgery: results from a systematic review and meta-analysis. (opens new window)

Hensley NB, Gyi R, Zorrilla-Vaca A, Choi CW, Lawton JS, Brown CH 4th, Frank SM, Grant MC, Cho BC

Source‎: Anesth Analg 2021;132(1):100-7.

Indexed‎: PubMed 32947294

DOI‎: 10.1213/ANE.0000000000005151

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32947294 (opens new window)

Retrograde autologous priming of the cardiopulmonary bypass circuit reduces blood transfusion in small adults: a prospective, randomized trial. (opens new window)

Hou X, Yang F, Liu R, Yang J, Zhao Y, Wan C, Ni H, Gong Q, Dong P.

Source‎: Eur J Anaesthesiol 2009;26(12):1061-6.

Indexed‎: PubMed 19770662

DOI‎: 10.1097/EJA.0b013e32833244c8

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19770662 (opens new window)

Retrograde autologous priming reduces transfusion requirements in coronary artery bypass surgery. (opens new window)

Severdija EE, Heijmans JH, Theunissen M, Maessen JG, Roekaerts PH, Weerwind PW.

Source‎: Perfusion 2011;26(4):315-21.

Indexed‎: PubMed 21593085

DOI‎: 10.1177/0267659111408379

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21593085 (opens new window)

Retrograde autologous priming as a safe and easy method to reduce hemodilution and transfusion requirements during cardiac surgery. (opens new window)

Trapp C, Schiller W, Mellert F, Halbe M, Lorenzen H, Welz A, Probst C.

Source‎: Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2015;63(7):628-34.

Indexed‎: PubMed 25803120

DOI‎: 10.1055/s-0035-1548731

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25803120 (opens new window)

The effect of retrograde autologous priming volume on haemodilution and transfusion requirements during cardiac surgery. (opens new window)

Vandewiele K, Bové T, De Somer FM, Dujardin D, Vanackere M, De Smet D, Moerman AT, Bouchez S, François K.

Source‎: Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg 2013;16(6):778-83.

Indexed‎: PubMed 23482374

DOI‎: 10.1093/icvts/ivt085

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23482374 (opens new window)

Ultrafiltration

Ultrafiltration reduces blood transfusions following cardiac surgery: a meta-analysis. (opens new window)

Boodhwani M, Williams K, Babaev A, Gill G, Saleem N, Rubens FD.

Source‎: Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2006;30(6):892-7.

Indexed‎: PubMed 17046273

DOI‎: 10.1016/j.ejcts.2006.09.014

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17046273 (opens new window)

Novel ultrafiltration technique for blood conservation in cardiac operations. (opens new window)

Gunaydin S, Gourlay T.

Source‎: Ann Thorac Surg 2013;95(6):2148-51.

Indexed‎: PubMed 23706433

DOI‎: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2013.03.048

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23706433 (opens new window)

Use of the Hemobag® for modified ultrafiltration in a Jehovah's Witness patient undergoing cardiac surgery. (opens new window)

Moskowitz DM, Klein JJ, Shander A, Perelman SI, McMurtry KA, Cousineau KM, Ergin MA.

Source‎: J Extra Corpor Technol 2006;38(3):265-70.

Indexed‎: PubMed 17089515

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17089515 (opens new window)

Miniaturized Cardiopulmonary Bypass (Perfusion) Circuits

Use of minimal extracorporeal circulation improves outcome after heart surgery; a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. (opens new window)

Anastasiadis K, Antonitsis P, Haidich AB, Argiriadou H, Deliopoulos A, Papakonstantinou C.

Source‎: Int J Cardiol 2013;164(2):158-69.

Indexed‎: PubMed 22325958

DOI‎: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2012.01.020

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22325958 (opens new window)

Minimal extracorporeal circulation reduces the incidence of postoperative major adverse events after elective coronary artery bypass grafting in high-risk patients. A single-institutional prospective randomized study. (opens new window)

Asteriou C, Antonitsis P, Argiriadou H, Deliopoulos A, Konstantinou D, Foroulis C, Papakonstantinou C, Anastasiadis K.

Source‎: Perfusion 2013;28(4):350-6.

Indexed‎: PubMed 23520169

DOI‎: 10.1177/0267659113479135

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23520169 (opens new window)

Minimized perfusion circuits: an alternative in the surgical treatment of Jehovah's Witnesses. (opens new window)

El-Essawi A, Breitenbach I, Ali K, Jungebluth P, Brouwer R, Anssar M, Harringer W.

Source‎: Perfusion 2013;28(1):47-53.

Indexed‎: PubMed 22907954

DOI‎: 10.1177/0267659112457971

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22907954 (opens new window)

Significant reduction in blood loss in patients undergoing minimal extracorporeal circulation. (opens new window)

Gerritsen WB, van Boven WJ, Wesselink RM, Smelt M, Morshuis WJ, van Dongen HP, Haas FJ, Aarts LP.

Source‎: Transfus Med 2006;16(5):329-34.

Indexed‎: PubMed 16999755

DOI‎: 10.1111/j.1365-3148.2006.00676.x

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16999755 (opens new window)

Is microplegia really superior to standard blood cardioplegia? The results from a meta-analysis. (opens new window)

Gong B, Ji B, Sun Y, Wang G, Liu J, Zheng Z.

Source‎: Perfusion 2015;30(5):375-82.

Indexed‎: PubMed 24756305

DOI‎: 10.1177/0267659114530454

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24756305 (opens new window)

Impact of minimized extracorporeal circulation on outcome in patients with preoperative anemia undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery. (opens new window)

Haneya A, Philipp A, Von Suesskind-Schwendi M, Diez C, Hirt SW, Kolat P, Attmann T, Schoettler J, Zausig Y, Ried M, Schmid C.

Source‎: ASAIO J 2013;59(3):269-74.

Indexed‎: PubMed 23644614

DOI‎: 10.1097/MAT.0b013e3182894351

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23644614 (opens new window)

Total cavopulmonary connection in a 35-month-old Jehovah's Witness child. (opens new window)

Hörer J, Schreiber C, Prodan Z, Zaccaria F, Cleuziou J, Böckler U, Kühn A, Tassani-Prell P, Lange R.

Source‎: J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2008;22(1):108-10.

Indexed‎: PubMed 18249343

DOI‎: 10.1053/j.jvca.2006.11.022

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18249343 (opens new window)

Overcoming challenges: the use of minimal extracorporeal circulation in Jehovah's Witnesses undergoing cardiac surgery. (opens new window)

John A, Bennett M, Lloyd C, Allen S.

Source‎: J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2010;139(6):e122-3.

Indexed‎: PubMed 19931094

DOI‎: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.09.024

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19931094 (opens new window)

Miniaturized versus conventional cardiopulmonary bypass in high-risk patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery. (opens new window)

Koivisto SP, Wistbacka JO, Rimpiläinen R, Nissinen J, Loponen P, Teittinen K, Biancari F.

Source‎: Perfusion 2010;25(2):65-70.

Indexed‎: PubMed 20179173

DOI‎: 10.1177/0267659110364443

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20179173 (opens new window)

Transfusion-free anesthetic management for open heart surgery in a neonate—a case report. (opens new window)

Lee JM, Byon HJ, Kim JT, Kim HS, Kim CS.

Source‎: Korean J Anesthesiol 2010;59 Suppl:S141-5.

Indexed‎: PubMed 21286425

DOI‎: 10.4097/kjae.2010.59.S.S141

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21286425 (opens new window)

Beneficial effects of using a minimal extracorporeal circulation system during coronary artery bypass grafting. (opens new window)

Liu Y, Tao L, Wang X, Cui H, Chen X, Ji B.

Source‎: Perfusion 2012;27(1):83-9.

Indexed‎: PubMed 21987667

DOI‎: 10.1177/0267659111424636

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21987667 (opens new window)

Perfusion approaches to blood conservation. (opens new window)

McKay C.

Source‎: Semin Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2007;11(4):252-5.

Indexed‎: PubMed 18270187

DOI‎: 10.1177/1089253207311158

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18270187 (opens new window)

Minimized extracorporeal circulation system in coronary artery bypass surgery: a 10-year single-center experience with 2243 patients. (opens new window)

Puehler T, Haneya A, Philipp A, Zausig YA, Kobuch R, Diez C, Birnbaum DE, Schmid C.

Source‎: Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2011;39(4):459-64.

Indexed‎: PubMed 20851618

DOI‎: 10.1016/j.ejcts.2010.08.006

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20851618 (opens new window)

Coronary artery bypass grafting with a minimized cardiopulmonary bypass circuit: a prospective, randomized trial. (opens new window)

Sakwa MP, Emery RW, Shannon FL, Altshuler JM, Mitchell D, Zwada D, Holter AR.

Source‎: J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2009;137(2):481-5.

Indexed‎: PubMed 19185173

DOI‎: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2008.08.057

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19185173 (opens new window)

Minimised closed circuit coronary artery bypass grafting in the elderly is associated with lower levels of organ-specific biomarkers: a prospective randomised study. (opens new window)

van Boven WJ, Gerritsen WB, Driessen AH, van Dongen EP, Klautz RJ, Aarts LP.

Source‎: Eur J Anaesthesiol 2013;30(11):685-94.

Indexed‎: PubMed 24036568

DOI‎: 10.1097/EJA.0b013e328364febf

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24036568 (opens new window)

Miniaturized cardiopulmonary bypass improves short-term outcome in cardiac surgery: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled studies. (opens new window)

Zangrillo A, Garozzo FA, Biondi-Zoccai G, Pappalardo F, Monaco F, Crivellari M, Bignami E, Nuzzi M, Landoni G.

Source‎: J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2010;139(5):1162-9.

Indexed‎: PubMed 19775708

DOI‎: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2009.07.048

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19775708 (opens new window)