Does Intraoperative Hetastarch Administration Increase Blood Loss and Transfusion Requirements After Cardiac Surgery?
Authors:
- Jill E. KnutsonJKJill E. Knutson
- Jane A. DeeringJDJane A. Deering
- Frank W. HallFHFrank W. Hall
- Gregory A. NuttallGNGregory A. Nuttall
- Darrell R. SchroederDSDarrell R. Schroeder
- Roger D. WhiteRWRoger D. White
- Charles J. MullanyCMCharles J. Mullany
- 1 April 2000
- journal article
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Anesthesia & Analgesia
- Vol. 90 (4) , 801-807
Abstract
Our large retrospective study suggests that intraoperative use of hetastarch in primary cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass may increase bleeding and transfusion requirements. A large prospective study is needed to determine if intraoperative administration of hetastarch should be avoided during cardiovascular surgery.Keywords
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