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Comparing Manual and Automated Methods for Blood Recovery from Surgical Sponges During Heart and Lung Surgeries
Led by University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center · Updated on 2026-01-07
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Participants Needed
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are comparing two methods of recovering blood from surgical sponges used during heart and lung surgeries. The study evaluates manual wringing by hand versus automated wringing using an FDA-approved suction device called ProCell. Both methods are currently used at University Hospitals based on the surgeons choice. Participants undergo surgeries such as heart or lung transplants, redo sternotomies, aortic surgeries, or multi-valve repairsreplacements. During surgery, blood is recovered from sponges either by hand wringing or using the ProCell device. The study measures blood components and recovery efficiency at baseline and after processing up to 120 minutes. Participants are monitored during surgery and blood samples are analyzed for plasma free hemoglobin, fragmented red blood cells, lactate dehydrogenase, and haptoglobin levels. The volume and weight of blood recovered and the time taken to wring sponges are recorded. The study is conducted at University Hospitals and lasts through the surgical procedure and immediate post-processing period.
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Brief Title
Analysis of Red Blood Cell Integrity and Efficiency of Recovery Using a Novel Surgical Sponge-Blood Recovery Device (ProCell)
Research Team
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Jessica Hungate, MD
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