Journal Club: Cold-Stored Platelets in Cardiac Surgery - A Critical Appraisal of the CHIPS Trial

Presented by

Dr. Vivien Hu

Canadian Blood Services (CBS), University of British Columbia (UBC)

Learning objectives

• Compare cold-stored and room-temperature platelets, including their biologic properties, storage requirements, and clinical rationale 
• Critically appraise the CHIPS trial’s design, findings, and limitations
• Assess the applicability of CHIPS to cardiac surgery and Canadian transfusion practice
• Discuss the implications of cold-stored platelets for platelet availability, inventory management, and patient care

Additional Resource:

Cold and Room-Temperature Platelets in Cardiac Surgery: The CHIPS Randomized Clinical Trial

Registration

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Appraisal

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