Click here to access the article. Background: From 2013 onwards, a large outbreak of Mycobacterium chimaera (MC) invasive infection, which was correlated with the use of contaminated...

Click here to access the article. Background and objectives: Vasovagal response (VVR) is the most common adverse reaction during blood donation and it is the main element for the safety of the...

Click here to access the article. Osteomyelitis is a refractory disease caused by microbial invasion of the bone, leading to destruction of the bone tissue. It is more common in children....

Click here to access the article. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate and compare the effects of 20 ml/kg and 15 ml/kg red blood cell transfusion (RBCT) on cerebral and...

Click here to access the article. Abstract: Achievement of complete hemostasis is a key element to success in cardiac surgery. Bleeding control is of utmost importance in minimally invasive and...

Click here to access the article. Targeted oxygen delivery during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) has received significant attention due to its influence on patient outcomes, especially in...

Click here to access the article. Objectives: Previous studies indicated higher long-term mortality after the transfusion of allogeneic red blood cells (RBC); newer recommendations emphasize...

Click here to access the article. Background: Bleeding is a serious complication of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in neonates. Blood product transfusions are often needed to adequately restore...

Click here to access the article. Near-infrared spectroscopy is routinely used in the monitoring of cerebral regional oxygen saturation (crSO2) in neonates following congenital heart surgery....