Audit of Platelet Returns at the Golden Jubilee National Hospital (March 2014-March 2015)
Diana Jodeh,
Sanjeet Avtaar Singh,
Vivian Bader,
Peter Lang,
Elaine Harrison,
Cathy Collins,
Alan Kirk
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 4, July 2017
Pages:
23-27
Received:
8 June 2017
Accepted:
30 June 2017
Published:
16 August 2017
Abstract: Platelet usage during mechanical circulatory support is well described in the literature. However, there is a limited shelf life on platelets. Platelets were required on site when a patient is placed on mechanical circulatory support. We audited the amount of platelet returns in a tertiary referral center for mechanical circulatory support. The standard for platelet wastage was <12% of platelets used as determined by the excellence criteria by NHS Scotland.
Abstract: Platelet usage during mechanical circulatory support is well described in the literature. However, there is a limited shelf life on platelets. Platelets were required on site when a patient is placed on mechanical circulatory support. We audited the amount of platelet returns in a tertiary referral center for mechanical circulatory support. The sta...
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Arterial Thromboembolism Secondary to Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Lauren Kopicky,
Kristian Hochberg
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 4, July 2017
Pages:
28-31
Received:
21 May 2017
Accepted:
16 August 2017
Published:
17 October 2017
Abstract: Effective treatment of arterial thoracic outlet syndrome includes early recognition and timely correction, with sufficient decompression of the thoracic outlet. A 56-year-old female suffered recrudescent right upper extremity ischemia due to thromboembolic event, raising suspicion for arterial thoracic outlet syndrome and prompting further imaging studies for confirmation. Decompression of the thoracic outlet by first rib resection and scalenectomy, followed by stenting of the diseased subclavian artery, allowed for resolution of arterial thoracic outlet syndrome.
Abstract: Effective treatment of arterial thoracic outlet syndrome includes early recognition and timely correction, with sufficient decompression of the thoracic outlet. A 56-year-old female suffered recrudescent right upper extremity ischemia due to thromboembolic event, raising suspicion for arterial thoracic outlet syndrome and prompting further imaging ...
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