Transfusion Requirements Significantly Increased in Revision Cardiac Surgery

Washington—Blood conservation strategies need to be more aggressive in revision cardiac surgery. When compared with first-time cardiac surgery, blood product utilization for revision cases was two to four times greater—a difference that is much greater than the 75% increase previously reported (Transfusion 1995;35:850-854). According to the researchers, understanding transfusion requirements should lead to better preparation from anesthesiologists and use of more targeted