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  • Anesthesiology
  • Hematology
  • Cardiovascular Surgery

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic has led to severe worldwide blood shortages.
  • This has intensified efforts to optimize blood usage, particularly through Patient Blood Management (PBM) programs.
  • Cardiac surgery is a significant area of focus for PBM due to its high blood product consumption.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent research on Patient Blood Management (PBM) in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • To examine the impact of COVID-19 on coagulation and its implications for surgical practices.
  • To synthesize findings on blood usage and management strategies in cardiac surgery over the past year.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies published within the past year.
  • Focus on research related to PBM, COVID-19, coagulation, and cardiac surgery.
  • Synthesis of findings to identify trends and key developments.

Main Results:

  • Increased research interest in PBM due to pandemic-induced blood shortages.
  • Emerging data on COVID-19's effects on patient coagulation and transfusion needs.
  • Continued investigation into optimizing blood management protocols in cardiac surgery.

Conclusions:

  • Patient Blood Management (PBM) is crucial for addressing blood shortages exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Understanding COVID-19's impact on coagulation is vital for perioperative management in cardiac surgery.
  • Ongoing research is essential for refining blood management strategies in this evolving landscape.