There’s life in the old dog yet! Although artificial oxygen carriers seemed to disappear out of sight from anemia research, a new approach with hemoglobin from the earthworm yields promising […]
During three study periods, the authors compared the effects of the type of fluid resuscitation on the time to septic shock reversal and the development of acute kidney injury (AKI, […]
This nonrandomized, prospective observational study evaluated oxygen transport and utilization following red blood cell (RBC) or gelatin transfusion for the correction of hypovolemia in 39 post-cardiac surgery patients, and compared […]
This multicenter prospective randomized double-blind study evaluated the safety and the efficacy of 6% HES 130/0.4 in saline compared to 0.9% saline alone for fluid resuscitation in an heterogenous population […]
This multicenter, parallel-group, double-blind trial compared the effects of a balanced potato-derived tetrastarch solution (HES 130/0.42) and a balanced crystalloid solution (Ringer’s acetate) on 90-day mortality in patients with severe […]
This study explores the influence of the type of plasma expander used to support extreme hemodilution on the critical hematocrit (blood hemoglobin concentration where total body oxygen consumption becomes dependent […]
This updated meta-analysis indicates that there is no evidence that one colloid solution is more effective or safe than any other and that larger trials of fluid therapy are required […]
This French multicentric study evaluated the possible side effect on renal failure (need for renal replacement therapy) of the administration of HES 130/0.4 during the first 24 hours after admission in […]
In their rat hemorrhage model, the authors show that the use of a balanced colloid resuscitation regimen using acetate as a buffer resulted in a better restoration of renal oxygenation […]
This manuscript reports consensus recommendations based on analysis of the literature (meta-analyses, systematic reviews and clinical studies) regarding the safety and efficacy of the colloids (hydroxyethyl starches [HES], gelatins and […]
This factorial randomized trial evaluated the effects of two different treatments on intraocular pressure increases during prone spine surgery. The first treatment consisted in the administration of either 5% albumin […]
This editorial by Benjamin and Whitaker is well worth reading. It covers some familiar aspects of why there will always be continuing challenges to provide an adequate and safe blood […]
Despite several decades of concerted efforts of researchers worldwide, attempts to develop a safe and effective artificial oxygen carrier have not been successful yet. These disappointing results have reduced the […]
The authors have conducted a randomized controlled trial on the efficacy and safety of tranexamic acid in 100 patients undergoing total knee replacement surgery. They show that administration of tranexamic acid […]
The authors conducted a systematic review of published randomized and quasi-randomized trials concerning the impact of iron and iron and folic acid supplementation on iron-deficiency anemia during pregnancy. In addition, […]
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