Perflubron emulsion delays blood transfusions in orthopedic surgery. European Perflubron Emulsion Study Group.

DR, Spahn; Brempt R, van; G, Theilmeier; JP, Reibold; M, Welte; H, Heinzerling; KM, Birck; PE, Keipert; K, Messmer; H, Heinzerling; KM, Birck; PE, Keipert; K, Messmer

doi:10.1097/00000542-199911000-00009

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Perflubron emulsion delays blood transfusions in orthopedic surgery. European Perflubron Emulsion Study Group.

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Authors:

Spahn DR

van Brempt R

Theilmeier G

Abstract

<h4>Background</h4>Fluorocarbon emulsions have been proposed as temporary artificial oxygen carriers. The aim of the present study is to compare the effectiveness of perflubron emulsion with the effectiveness of autologous blood or colloid infusion for reversal of physiologic transfusion triggers.<h...

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