[Abdominal pain and seizure in a 26-year-old student from England].

A 26-year-old female presented to the emergency department due to abdominal pain in spite of painkillers. After extensive clinical diagnostics, no specific cause could be found. The further course was aggravated by a seizure due to hyponatremia.

[Atrioventricular block and left ventricular wall mobility disorder in a 44-year-old female patient : A case report of a rarity with pitfalls].

Eosinophilic myocarditis is a rare condition with good treatment options, which can be difficult to diagnose. The clinical presentation can vary from asymptomatic to life-threatening forms. This article describes the case of a 44-year-old woman who suffered from vertigo, chest pain and dyspnea.

Platelet sequestration with a new-generation autotransfusion device.

Background: Autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) can be used either to prevent platelets (PLTs) from lesions during extracorporeal circulation or for wound therapy, when processed into PLT gel. The aim of this study was to evaluate the PLT sequestration abilities of a new-generation autotransfusion device.

Study Design And Methods: In this experimental study the discontinuous, new-generation autotransfusion device XTRA was evaluated using fresh donor blood.

The impact of bowl size, program setup, and blood hematocrit on the performance of a discontinuous autotransfusion system.

Background: Cell salvage is an essential element in the concept of blood management. Modern devices provide different bowl sizes and sensor-directed programs to optimally adjust to varying clinical situations.

Study Design And Methods: In an experimental performance study, the discontinuous autotransfusion device XTRA (LivaNova/Sorin) was evaluated using fresh donor blood anticoagulated with heparin 5 U/mL and adjusted to a hematocrit of 10% or 25%, representing orthopedic or cardiac surgery.