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Blood and blood substitutes: current practice.

C L Rice, G S Moss

    Advances in Surgery
    |January 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    Previously healthy patients can tolerate reduced red cell mass; electrolyte solutions suffice for volume restoration. Specific component therapy is indicated only for defined deficiencies, optimizing blood use and alleviating shortages.

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    Area of Science:

    • Transfusion Medicine
    • Critical Care Medicine
    • Surgical Hemostasis

    Background:

    • Significant red cell mass reduction is often tolerated by healthy patients without impacting oxygen consumption.
    • Volume replenishment is crucial for maintaining hemodynamic stability post-hemorrhage.
    • Current transfusion practices require optimization to address blood shortages.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the tolerance of reduced red cell mass in healthy patients.
    • To compare the efficacy of electrolyte solutions versus colloid solutions for volume resuscitation.
    • To define appropriate indications for red blood cell and other blood component transfusions.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of patient data regarding tolerance to decreased red cell mass.

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  • Comparative assessment of fluid resuscitation strategies (electrolyte vs. colloid solutions).
  • Review of indications for specific blood product administration.

    • Main Results:

    • Most healthy patients tolerate substantial red cell mass reduction without compromising oxygen consumption.
    • Electrolyte solutions effectively restore blood volume and cardiac output; colloids offer no advantage and may be harmful.
    • Washed, packed red cells are preferred for oxygen-carrying capacity restoration; frozen, thawed cells optimize resource utilization.
    • Specific blood components (plasma, factor concentrates, platelets) are only indicated for documented deficiencies.
    • Autologous blood transfusion is a safe option in specific clinical scenarios.

    Conclusions:

    • Electrolyte solutions are adequate for volume resuscitation in patients tolerating red cell mass reduction.
    • Transfusion of red blood cells should be reserved for restoring oxygen-carrying capacity.
    • Judicious use of blood products and autologous techniques can mitigate blood supply shortages.