Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Heparinized saline versus normal saline in maintaining patency of the radial artery catheter.
To compare the ability of normal versus heparinized saline infusion to maintain patency of the radial artery catheter used for monitoring or multiple blood sampling. ⋯ There is no significant difference between flushing with normal saline and heparinized saline in the maintenance of radial arterial line patency. However, the use of a continuous heparinized flush solution in pressurized arterial lines is beneficial in that it results in greater accuracy of blood pressure monitoring than normal saline infusion.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Use of desmopressin acetate to reduce blood transfusion requirements during cardiac surgery in patients with acetylsalicylic-acid-induced platelet dysfunction.
To determine whether desmopressin acetate (DDAVP) has the ability to reduce blood loss in patients with a known bleeding tendency. ⋯ DDAVP reduces blood loss during cardiac bypass surgery in patients who have taken acetylsalicylic acid within 7 days before operation.