This prospective observational study aims to evaluate the effect of antegrade pump blood reinfusion using the crystalloid "chase" technique on postoperative transfusion requirements in adult patients undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass. At the end of cardiopulmonary bypass, blood remaining within the cardiopulmonary bypass circuit is reinfused antegradely through the arterial line using a crystalloid chase, without collection or storage. Blood remaining within the bypass circuit after surgery represents a valuable source of autologous blood, and its reinfusion may contribute to perioperative blood conservation strategies. Patients receiving antegrade pump blood reinfusion via the chase technique will be compared with those managed without reinfusion, without any intervention by the investigators. The primary outcome is postoperative blood transfusion requirement.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
130
Adult patients undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass in whom antegrade pump blood reinfusion is performed at the end of bypass using the crystalloid chase technique, as part of routine clinical practice.
Adult patients undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass in whom anterograde pump blood reinfusion is not performed at the end of bypass. Standard institutional clinical management is applied.
Kocaeli City Hospital
Kocaeli, Izmit, Turkey (Türkiye)
RECRUITINGPostoperative Blood Transfusion Requirement
Incidence of allogeneic blood transfusion within the first 24 hours after surgery.
Time frame: From the end of surgery to 24 hours postoperatively
Postoperative Drainage Volume
Total postoperative chest drainage volume within the first 24 hours after surgery.
Time frame: From the end of surgery to 24 hours postoperatively
Number of Transfused Blood Units
Total number of allogeneic blood transfusion units administered within the first 24 hours after surgery.
Time frame: From the end of surgery to 24 hours postoperatively
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