Surgical Sponge-Blood Recovery Techniques for Blood Transfusion Efficiency
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of this research study is to compare two methods of recovering blood from surgical sponges used during heart and lung surgeries. The two methods are: 1) manually wringing sponges by hand, and 2) automated wringing sponges by an FDA approved suction device. Both methods are already in use in heart and lung surgeries at University Hospitals at the discretion of the surgeon.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Marc Pelletier, MD
Principal Investigator
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Craig Jarrett, MD, MBA
Principal Investigator
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for patients at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center undergoing heart or lung transplants, redo sternotomies, aortic surgeries, or multi-valve repairs/replacements. It's not for those with bleeding disorders like hemophilia or Von Willebrand disease, those in emergency surgeries, or participants in other trials that could affect outcomes.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Comparison of two methods of recovering blood from surgical sponges during heart and lung surgeries
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in hematocrit, fragmented red blood cells, haptoglobin, bilirubin, and other blood parameters post-operatively
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Hand Wrung
- ProCell Wrung
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Lead Sponsor
Marc Pelletier
Lead Sponsor
ProCell Surgical Inc.
Collaborator