Feb
2010
Intraoperative blood salvage and retransfusion from citrate treated wounds is safe and feasible.
Scand Cardiovasc J 2010; Feb 8 [Epub ahead of print].
NATA Rating :
Review by : E. Hansen
NATA Review
In an experimental study, the authors used application of citrate onto the surgical field to prevent clot formation. Neither the effects on hemostasis in the surgical field nor the activation of a number of cascade systems other than coagulation in unwashed wound blood are considered. Thus, safety as stated in the title was not shown.
– Ernil Hansen