Yasmin Maisonave

Journal Article J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth · January 2022 This special article focuses on the highlights in cardiothoracic transplantation literature in the year 2020. Part I encompasses the recent literature on lung transplantation, including the advances in preoperative assessment and optimization, donor manage ... Full text Link to item Cite

The Association of Increased FFP:RBC Transfusion Ratio to Primary Graft Dysfunction in Bleeding Lung Transplantation Patients.

Journal Article J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth · November 2020 OBJECTIVES: Lung transplantation is associated with a significant risk of needed transfusion. Although algorithm-based transfusion strategies that promote a high fresh frozen plasma:red blood cells (FFP:RBC) ratio have reduced overall blood product require ... Full text Link to item Cite

How do I develop a process to effectively treat parturients with iron deficiency anemia?

Journal Article Transfusion · November 2020 Anemia is common in pregnant women and is associated with increased morbidity for the mother and the fetus, including increased risk of allogeneic blood transfusion. Iron deficiency is the most common etiology for anemia during pregnancy. Oral iron therapy ... Full text Link to item Cite

Management of 1-Lung Ventilation in a Patient With Failing Fontan Circulation.

Journal Article A A Case Rep · October 15, 2016 The number of patients reaching adulthood after undergoing Fontan palliation for the repair of a congenital heart defect continues to increase. In this case report, we present the anesthetic management of a patient with a history of tricuspid atresia treat ... Full text Link to item Cite

Radiofrequency Scanning for Retained Surgical Items Can Cause Electromagnetic Interference and Pacing Inhibition if an Asynchronous Pacing Mode Is Not Applied.

Journal Article A A Case Rep · March 15, 2016 Radiofrequency (RF) scanning is an increasingly popular method of detecting retained surgical items. RF systems are generally regarded as safe but have the potential to cause electrical interference with pacemakers. This may lead to serious adverse events, ... Full text Link to item Cite