Desmopressin (DDAVP, antidiuretic hormone) is a synthetic analog of vasopressin which can be administered IV, IM, subQ, and orally. Compared to vasopressin (generally regarded…
Factor IX deficiency (hemophilia B) was first described in the 1950s by British doctors caring for a young boy. That child’s, who later went…
Blood conservation strategies are routinely utilized in cardiac surgery with the aim of reducing the overall need for transfusions. Things like Cell Saver, retrograde…
As a cardiothoracic anesthesiologist and intensivist, I’ve transfused countless blood products and factor concentrates over the years. We’ve all seen “type and screen” orders,…
While fourth year medical students around the country found out if they matched today, I spent the morning doing a type and screen on…