A Bridge to Bloodless Surgery: Use of Hemoglobin-Based Oxygen Carrier for Anemia Treatment and Autologous Blood Preservation During Redo Pulmonic Valve Replacement
THE POPULATION of adult patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) is estimated to be over 1.3 million in the United States, and there is a growing need for a medical follow-up as age-related changes after the CHD repair may require additional procedures.1 Bloodless surgery for the Jehovah's Witness (JW) has been performed since late 1950s,2 but redo surgery poses increased risks for hemorrhage and transfusion owing to adhesions and distorted anatomy, especially in patients with CHD who have undergone previous surgery.
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Reney Henderson, Jonathan H. Chow, Kenichi A. Tanaka Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
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