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Artificial oxygen carriers for trauma: myth or reality
Colin F Mackenzie1, Cyndi Bucci
1Charles McC Mathias Jr National Study Center for Trauma and Emergency Medical Systems, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland 21201, USA.
Hospital Medicine (London, England : 1998)
|November 5, 2004
Summary
Artificial oxygen carriers offer a promising alternative to blood transfusions for trauma patients. These hemoglobin-based oxygen carriers eliminate cross-matching needs and improve blood flow, addressing potential blood donation shortages.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical engineering
- Hematology
- Trauma care
Background:
- Blood transfusions are critical in trauma care, with two-unit transfusions comprising a third of blood usage.
- A projected shortfall in blood donations necessitates alternative solutions for managing blood loss in emergencies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate artificial oxygen carriers as a viable alternative to traditional blood transfusions.
- To highlight the advantages of hemoglobin-based oxygen carriers (HBOCs) in trauma management.
Main Methods:
- The study reviews the properties and potential applications of artificial oxygen carriers.
- Focuses on hemoglobin-based oxygen carriers (HBOCs) and their functional characteristics.
Main Results:
- Artificial oxygen carriers do not require cross-matching, simplifying administration.
- They provide volume expansion and possess improved rheological properties to reverse ischemia.
- HBOCs offer prolonged storage stability at temperatures between 1-38 degrees C.
Conclusions:
- Hemoglobin-based oxygen carriers present a vital alternative to allogeneic blood transfusions.
- Their unique properties address limitations of donor blood and potential future shortages.