Experience of a Network of Transfusion Coordinators for Blood Conservation (Ontario Transfusion Coordinators [ONTraC])
Date Posted: Tuesday, May 6th, 2008
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Because of the potential adverse effects of blood transfusions, options other than allogeneic blood have been sought (known as blood management/conservation), but these techniques are likely underused. This study by Freedman and coworkers reports the effo ... read more
Risk Associated with Preoperative Anemia in Cardiac Surgery: A Multicenter Cohort Study
Date Posted: Tuesday, May 6th, 2008
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The presence of preoperative anemia is frequent among patients undergoing cardiac surgery and is a major determinant of the need for RBC transfusions. If it is a specific cause of adverse outcomes, it can and should be diagnosed and treated. In this retro ... read more
Optimal Hemoglobin Concentration in Patients with Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Acute Ischemic Stroke and Traumatic Brain Injury
Date Posted: Monday, April 28th, 2008
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Although patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS), subarachnoid hemorrhage, (SAH), and traumatic brain injury (TBI) have high red blood cell transfusion (RBCT) needs, some evidence indicates that RBCTs in these patients can lead to poor clinical outcomes ... read more
Use of Recombinant Factor VIIa in Massive Post-partum Haemorrhage
Date Posted: Monday, April 28th, 2008
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Massive postpartum hemorrhage (mPPH) continues to be a considerable cause of morbidity and mortality and although new treatments are available, the estimated mortality rate is estimated as high as 34%. Recombinant factor VIIa (rFVIIa) has been proposed as ... read more
Duration of Red-Cell Storage and Complications after Cardiac Surgery
Date Posted: Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008
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Blood transfusions have inherent risks and one of the associated factors is the length of storage, during which RBCs undergo structural and functional changes. Koch and colleagues determined whether complications and mortality increase in patients undergo ... read more
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Online Resources Regarding Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents (ESAs)
Date Posted: Wednesday, May 7th, 2008
To help keep you informed on the recent issues and developments concerning the use of ESAs, SABM has assembled a list of online resources from other organizations: FDA, CMS, ASH, ASCO, and JAMA. ... read more
REGISTER NOW FOR THE SABM 2008 ANNUAL MEETING!
Date Posted: Thursday, April 17th, 2008
Online Registration is now open for the SABM 2008 Annual Meeting, September 12-14, 2008 at the Marriott Baltimore Waterfront Hotel, Baltimore, Maryland. ... read more
MEMBER ACCOMPLISHMENT
Date Posted: Thursday, January 24th, 2008
The Center for Blood Conservation at Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska receives accreditation from the ABC.
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MEMBER ACCOMPLISHMENT
Date Posted: Wednesday, January 9th, 2008
Dr. Davy Cheng, Professor and Chair/Chief, Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph’s Health Care London, and the University of Western Ontario, is the first anesthesiologist elected and inducted in ... read more
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