SMJ articles in the category "hemoglobin"

Original Article

Impact of a Hemoglobin Trigger Communication Tool on Perioperative Transfusion in Cardiac Surgery

Objectives: Blood transfusion represents an important and potentially modifiable risk in the daily practice of cardiac surgery. The risk profile and increasing cost of transfusion led us to study the effect of different maneuvers, interventions, or surgical techniques to minimize transfusion while maintaining patient safety. This study compares postoperative outcomes…

Posted in: blood transfusion 2 hemoglobin 3

CME Topic

Causes and Risk Factors for Postoperative Fever in Spine Surgery Patients

Abstract:Postoperative fever is a common dilemma faced by neurosurgeons. To study this problem, we prospectively collected patients who developed fever after spine surgery during the academic year 2007–2008 for whom the internist's consultation was requested. Eighty-five (85) patients were identified, of which 17 had an identifiable infectious cause for their…

Posted in: hemoglobin 3 infection 11

Expired CME Article

Clinical Considerations and Practical Recommendations for the Primary Care Practitioner in the Management of Anemia of Chronic Kidney Disease

Anemia is prevalent in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and is a risk factor for poor disease outcome. Anemia acts as a risk multiplier, significantly increasing the risk of death in anemic versus nonanemic CKD patients with similar comorbidities. Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESA) are a mainstay for the treatment of…

Posted in: Cardiovascular Disease 27 chronic kidney disease 13 end-stage renal disease 5 erythropoietin 2 hemoglobin 3
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