Blood Bank Guy Essentials Podcast 068: Transfusion in Cardiac Surgery with Pierre Tibi
May 13, 2019
Dr. Pierre Tibi, a cardiac surgeon from Arizona and Patient Blood Management advocate, shares insights into the evolving practices of transfusion in cardiac surgery. He discusses his transformative journey influenced by Jehovah's Witness patients and emphasizes the importance of minimizing unnecessary transfusions. The conversation covers anticoagulation management, the exciting potential of platelet-rich plasma in surgeries, and the role of antifibrinolytics in optimizing blood management. Tibi highlights teamwork's critical role in enhancing patient care and outcomes.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Rethinking Blood Transfusions in Cardiac Surgery
03:32 • 15min
Anticoagulation Management in Cardiac Surgery
18:10 • 16min
Exploring Platelet-Rich Plasma in Cardiac Surgery
34:04 • 2min
Optimizing Blood Management in Cardiac Surgery
36:16 • 14min
Managing Platelet Inhibition in Cardiac Surgery
49:46 • 7min
Reflections and Future Insights in Cardiac Surgery Transfusions
56:17 • 2min