Are lactated Ringer’s solution and normal saline solution equal with regard to coagulation?
This study compares the perioperative effects of a saline crystalloid and a more balanced and buffered electrolyte crystalloid on clotting. The differences thought to be related to blood clotting that […]
The role of immunoglobulins in neonatal rhesus haemolytic disease.
Note: Consensus Conference at RCP Edinburgh on anti-D did NOT state that one dose of 1000 IU between 28 and 30 weeks should be given – just ‘a single larger […]
Recombinant activated factor VII for adjunctive hemorrhage control in trauma.
This is a relatively new area for using rFVIIa, which is to treat uncontrolled haemorrhage in patients with severe trauma, following the earlier report of using rFVIIa successfully in treating […]
Influence of a new hydroxyethylstarch preparation (HES 130/ 0.4) on coagulation in cardiac surgical patients.
Note that volumes of Gelatine and Starch required to maintain CVP are no different between two groups, suggesting that the two solutions are equally effective as plasma volume expanders. However, […]
Hemostatic changes in patients receiving hydroxyethyl starch: The influence of ABO blood group.
This article is of interest in clinical decision-making related to starches usage. However, its interest is even higher for researchers in the field of volume replacement. – M. Mythen.