The influence of ultrafiltration on red blood cell transfusion during cardiopulmonary bypass.
Linda B MongeroEric A TesdahlAlfred H StammersSamuel WeinsteinPublished in: Perfusion (2018)
Ultrafiltration is not associated with a reduction of risk of RBC transfusion during cardiac surgery. The use of ultrafiltration as a method for reducing intraoperative RBC transfusion warrants further study.