Adult extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: an international survey of transfusion and anticoagulation techniques

DiscussionThe lack of standard practices among institutions may reflect a paucity of data regarding optimal anticoagulation and transfusion for patients requiring ECMO. Standardized protocols for anticoagulation and transfusion may help increase quality of care for and reduce morbidity, mortality and cost to patients and healthcare centres. Further study is required for standardized, high quality care.

Source: Vox Sanguinis - April 1, 2017 Category: Hematology Authors: S. A. Esper, I. J. Welsby, K. Subramaniam, W. John Wallisch, J. H. Levy, J. H. Waters, D. J. Triulzi, J. W. A. Hayanga, G. J. Schears Tags: Original Paper Source Type: research