International Perfusion Association

Day: February 20, 2025

Heart Stopper

Efficacy and Safety of the Blood-Based Cardioplegia Solution Huaxi-1 in Cardiopulmonary Bypass Surgery: Protocol for a Multicentre Randomised Controlled Trial

This study evaluates the safety and efficacy of the Huaxi-1 blood-based cardioplegia solution compared to the widely used HTK solution in cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. A randomized, multicenter trial involving 160 adult patients across four hospitals in China will measure myocardial injury markers, cardiac function, and post-surgical recovery. The goal is to establish Huaxi-1’s viability as a standardized cardioplegia solution for improved myocardial protection.

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The Influence of Cardiopulmonary Bypass Residual Volume Processing Technique on Blood Management in Cardiac Surgical Patients

The Influence of Cardiopulmonary Bypass Residual Volume Processing Technique on Blood Management in Cardiac Surgical Patients

This study examines different techniques for processing post-cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) residual blood and their impact on intraoperative red blood cell (RBC) transfusions. Analyzing data from over 77,000 adult cardiac surgeries, the study found that using Hemobag (HB) resulted in the lowest transfusion risk, while not processing blood (NO) led to the highest. The findings highlight the importance of effective blood conservation strategies in cardiac surgery.

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