Update on Strategies for Blood Conservation and Hemostasis in Cardiac Surgery

Abstract

Learning Objectives: As a result of completing this activity, the participant will be able to Describe the risk factors for anemia, acute blood loss, and transfusion in patients undergoing cardiac surgery Identify modifiable risk factors (anemia, antiplatelet and anticoagulant therapy, intraoperative blood loss, postoperative management of anemia) and their treatments to minimize acute blood loss and transfusion during cardiac surgery Explain how to apply blood conservation principles and methods in cardiac surgery