Einstein (São Paulo, Brazil)
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Einstein (Sao Paulo) · Dec 2013
Serum soluble-Fas is a predictor of red blood cell transfusion in critically ill patients.
To investigate the relation between the need for red blood cell transfusion and serum levels of soluble-Fas, erythropoietin and inflammatory cytokines in critically ill patients with and without acute kidney injury. ⋯ Serum soluble-Fas level is an independent predictor of the need for red blood cell transfusion in critically ill patients with or without acute kidney injury. Further studies are warranted to reconfirm this finding.
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Einstein (Sao Paulo) · Jul 2013
Implementation of an institutional protocol for rational use of blood products and its impact on postoperative of coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
Cardiac surgeries are sometimes followed by significant blood loss, and blood transfusions may be necessary. However, indiscriminant use of blood components can result in detrimental effects for the patient. We evaluated the short-term effects of implementation of a protocol for the rational use of blood products in the perioperative period of cardiac surgery. ⋯ The rational use of blood products associated with infusion of ε-aminocaproic acid has the potential to reduce the number of blood transfusions in perioperative of cardiac surgeries, but it can affect the risk of complications.
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Einstein (Sao Paulo) · Apr 2013
Case ReportsIsolated rupture of the gallbladder following blunt abdominal trauma: case report.
Gallbladder rupture following blunt abdominal trauma is a rare event recognized on evaluation and treatment of other visceral injuries during laparotomy. Isolated gallbladder rupture secondary to blunt abdominal trauma is even more uncommon. The clinical presentation of gallbladder injury is variable, resulting in a delay in diagnosis and treatment. We report the case of a patient who suffered an isolated gallbladder rupture due to blunt abdominal trauma.
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To evaluate effectiveness of the use of platelet-rich plasma as coadjuvant for union of long bones. ⋯ There was no conclusive evidence that sustained the use of platelet-rich plasma as a coadjuvant to aid bone regeneration of fractures, pseudoarthrosis, or bone defects.
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Einstein (Sao Paulo) · Jan 2013
Standardization of an experimental model suitable for studies on the effect of exercise on arthritis.
To standardize an experimental model of chronic monoarthritis induced by complete Freund's adjuvant appropriate for the analysis of the effect of walking on nociception and on joint edema. ⋯ These data allow standardization of an animal model of chronic monoarthritis adequate for analysis of the effects of exercise on treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.