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A Modular Microfluidic Technology for Systematic Studies of Colloidal Semiconductor Nanocrystals
Published on: May 10, 2018
The promise of next generation colloids
Ben C Creagh-Brown1, Timothy W Evans
1Department of Critical Care, Imperial College School of Medicine, Royal Brompton Hospital, Sydney Street, London SW3 6NP, UK.
Critical Care (London, England)
|May 22, 2008
Summary
Perioperative hemodilution aims to reduce red blood cell loss during surgery. Polyethylene glycol (PEG)-ylated albumin proved superior to hydroxyethyl starch in maintaining hemodynamics and microcirculation in a hamster hemorrhage model.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Science
- Surgical Research
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Perioperative hemodilution is a strategy to minimize red blood cell loss during elective surgery.
- Plasma substitutes vary in oncotic and molecular properties, impacting normovolemia maintenance and microvascular perfusion.
- Previous research has not definitively compared the efficacy of different plasma expanders in critical surgical scenarios.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the effectiveness of polyethylene glycol (PEG)-ylated albumin versus hydroxyethyl starch (HES) in maintaining hemodynamic stability and microcirculatory function during hemodilution.
- To evaluate the impact of these plasma substitutes on survival rates in a simulated surgical hemorrhage model.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a hamster hemorrhage model to simulate surgical blood loss.
- Administered either PEG-ylated albumin or a commercially available HES-based colloid for hemodilution.
- Assessed survival rates, hemodynamic parameters (e.g., blood pressure, heart rate), and microcirculatory perfusion using intravital microscopy.
Main Results:
- PEG-ylated albumin demonstrated superior efficacy compared to HES.
- Animals treated with PEG-ylated albumin exhibited improved survival rates.
- Hemodynamic parameters and microcirculatory assessments indicated better stability with PEG-ylated albumin.
Conclusions:
- PEG-ylated albumin is a more effective plasma substitute than HES for perioperative hemodilution in a hemorrhage model.
- The findings suggest PEG-ylated albumin may offer improved outcomes in surgical patients experiencing significant blood loss.
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