Table 2.
Intraoperative characteristics of RFWB group versus component therapy (controls)
| RFWB (n = 31) | Control (n = 33) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean CPB time (min ± SD) | 136 ± 58 | 126 ± 41 | .42 |
| Mean aortic crossclamp time (min ± SD) | 79 ± 26 | 73 ± 30 | .43 |
| Patients with DHCA | 12 (39%) | 15 (45%) | .59 |
| Arterial switch operation with DHCA | 2 | 2 | |
| Median circulatory arrest time (min) | 8 (3–27) | 11 (1–38) | .68 |
| Norwood operation with SCP | 5 | 9 | |
| Mean OR time (min ± SD) | 397 ± 84 | 398 ± 89 | .98 |
RFWB, Reconstituted fresh whole blood; CPB, cardiopulmonary bypass; SD, standard deviation; OR, operating room; DHCA, deep hypothermic circulatory arrest; SCP, selective cerebral perfusion.