Anaesthesiology intensive therapy
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Anaesthesiol Intensive Ther · Jan 2012
Analysis of intraoperative transfusions of red blood cell concentrates in adults.
Transfusion of red blood cell (RBC) concentrates is the most common allogeneic transplantation. The aim of the study was to analyse the indications for RBC transfusions, compared to the estimated intraoperative blood loss and the actual requirements for blood transfusion. ⋯ Despite enormous progress in transfusion science, the current practice in our institution is still far from ideal; RBCs are frequently transfused too early and without a real indication.
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Anaesthesiol Intensive Ther · Jan 2012
Case ReportsCoronary air embolism during removal of a central venous catheter.
Acute air embolism has been described during central venous cannulation, but it may also occur during catheter removal in a spontaneously breathing patient. We describe an episode of acute coronary ischaemia that occurred during CV catheter removal. ⋯ Special caution should be exercised during CV catheter removal, and the procedure should be always done with the patient placed in the Trendelenburg position.