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Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery

Surgical Blood Conservation Techniques

Reduced re-exploration and blood product transfusion after the introduction of the Papworth haemostasis checklist. (opens new window)

Ali JM, Gerrard C, Clayton J, Moorjani N

Source‎: Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2019;55(4):729-36.

Indexed‎: PubMed 30346507

DOI‎: 10.1093/ejcts/ezy362

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30346507 (opens new window)

Repair of an ascending aortic aneurysm using reduction aortoplasty in a Jehovah's Witness. (opens new window)

Calcaterra D, Ueda K, Hashimi S, Brown T, Calva D.

Source‎: J Card Surg 2011;26(3):313-5.

Indexed‎: PubMed 21447087

DOI‎: 10.1111/j.1540-8191.2011.01245.x

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21447087 (opens new window)

A randomised controlled trial of the use of a tourniquet to reduce blood loss during transtibial amputation for peripheral arterial disease. (opens new window)

Choksy SA, Lee Chong P, Smith C, Ireland M, Beard J.

Source‎: Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2006;31(6):646-50.

Indexed‎: PubMed 16750790

DOI‎: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2006.03.008

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16750790 (opens new window)

Planned versus unplanned reexplorations for bleeding: a comparison of morbidity and mortality. (opens new window)

Crawford TC, Magruder JT, Grimm JC, Sciortino CM, Mandal K, Zehr KJ, Cameron DE, Whitman GJ, Conte JV.

Source‎: Ann Thorac Surg 2017;103(3):779-86.

Indexed‎: PubMed 27666782

DOI‎: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2016.06.096

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27666782 (opens new window)

The operating surgeon is an independent predictor of chest tube drainage following cardiac surgery. (opens new window)

Dixon B, Reid D, Collins M, Newcomb AE, Rosalion A, Yap CH, Santamaria JD, Campbell DJ.

Source‎: J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2014;28(2):242-6.

Indexed‎: PubMed 24439890

DOI‎: 10.1053/j.jvca.2013.09.010

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24439890 (opens new window)

Successful allograft root re-replacement for prosthetic valve endocarditis with improvement of renal function in a Jehovah's Witness patient. (opens new window)

Hussain ST, Blackstone EH, Pettersson GB.

Source‎: J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2014;148(4):e199-200.

Indexed‎: PubMed 25152484

DOI‎: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2014.06.066

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25152484 (opens new window)

Staged repair for a chronic dissecting thoracic aortic aneurysm with no transfusion in a Jehovah's Witness patient. (opens new window)

Kadohama T, Akasaka N, Sasajima T, Goh K, Azuma N, Inaba M.

Source‎: Gen Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2007;55(6):262-5.

Indexed‎: PubMed 17642283

DOI‎: 10.1007/s11748-007-0118-6

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17642283 (opens new window)

Reexploration for bleeding after coronary artery bypass surgery: risk factors, outcomes, and the effect of time delay. (opens new window)

Karthik S, Grayson AD, McCarron EE, Pullan DM, Desmond MJ.

Source‎: Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78(2):527-34.

Indexed‎: PubMed 15276512

DOI‎: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2004.02.088

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15276512 (opens new window)

Process improvement in cardiac surgery: development and implementation of a reoperation for bleeding checklist. (opens new window)

Loor G, Vivacqua A, Sabik JF 3rd, Li L, Hixson ED, Blackstone EH, Koch CG.

Source‎: J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2013;146(5):1028-32.

Indexed‎: PubMed 23871140

DOI‎: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2013.05.043

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23871140 (opens new window)

Unusual modification of the cabrol shunt for control of hemorrhage in acute type A aortic dissection. (opens new window)

Panos AL, Suarez M, Salerno TA, Ricci M.

Source‎: J Card Surg 2009;24(5):544-6.

Indexed‎: PubMed 19682164

DOI‎: 10.1111/j.1540-8191.2009.00812.x

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19682164 (opens new window)

Bloodless surgery of acute type A aortic dissection in a Jehovah's Witness patient. (opens new window)

Pasic M, Ruisz W, Koster A, Hetzer R.

Source‎: Ann Thorac Surg 2005;80(4):1507-10.

Indexed‎: PubMed 16181904

DOI‎: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2004.03.044

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16181904 (opens new window)

Using the Boazul cuff to reduce blood loss in varicose vein surgery. (opens new window)

Robinson J, Macierewicz J, Beard JD.

Source‎: Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2000;20(4):390-3.

Indexed‎: PubMed 11035973

DOI‎: 10.1053/ejvs.2000.1189

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11035973 (opens new window)

Hybrid operation for combined aortic arch aneurysm and aortic root dilation in a Jehovah's Witness patient. (opens new window)

Saito Y, Fukuda I, Fukui K, Minakawa M, Daitoku K, Suzuki Y.

Source‎: Ann Vasc Surg 2014;28(7):1797.e11-4.

Indexed‎: PubMed 24859166

DOI‎: 10.1016/j.avsg.2014.04.015

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24859166 (opens new window)

Novel wrapping technique with insertion of fat tissue for hemostasis in aortic surgery. (opens new window)

Sakakibara Y, Koshiji T, Hagio K, Ishigami M, Nakatsu T.

Source‎: Ann Thorac Surg 2010;89(3):992-3.

Indexed‎: PubMed 20172184

DOI‎: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2009.05.066

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20172184 (opens new window)

CASE 12-2016 Ascending aorta dissection in a Jehovah's Witness patient on warfarin. (opens new window)

Silvetti S, Crivellari M, Castiglioni A, Landoni G, Zangrillo A, Alfieri O, Koster A, Faraoni D, Bolliger D, Tanaka KA.

Source‎: J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2016;30(6):1709-15.

Indexed‎: PubMed 27639716

DOI‎: 10.1053/j.jvca.2016.02.029

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27639716 (opens new window)

Staged hybrid approach for an acute-on-chronic aortic dissection with rupture in a Jehovah's Witness patient: case report. (opens new window)

Ward ST, Khaja MS, Williams DM, Yang B.

Source‎: J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2015;150(5):e63-5.

Indexed‎: PubMed 26307657

DOI‎: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2015.07.080

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26307657 (opens new window)

Use of a pneumatic tourniquet improves outcome following trans-tibial amputation. (opens new window)

Wolthuis AM, Whitehead E, Ridler BM, Cowan AR, Campbell WB, Thompson JF.

Source‎: Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2006;31(6):642-5.

Indexed‎: PubMed 16427337

DOI‎: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2005.11.018

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16427337 (opens new window)

CARDIOTHORACIC AND VASCULAR SURGERY
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Hospital Liaison Committee (HLC)

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Medical Information Packets

Subjects include: Clinical strategies for managing hemorrhage and anemia without blood transfusion, the religious and ethical position of Jehovah’s Witnesses on medical therapy, and the services Witnesses offer to the medical community through their worldwide network of Hospital Liaison Committees.

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Videos

Treatment options as well as medical and ethical considerations for clinicians who treat Jehovah’s Witnesses.

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Interview of Luca P. Weltert, M.D.

“There has been a distinct shift toward less transfusions—and not just in regard to Witness patients, of course, but all over the world—because there is increasing evidence that reduced transfusions means a better outcome.”