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[Pulmonary microembolism from a blood transfusion and its effect on basic vital body functions]
Vestnik Khirurgii Imeni I. I. Grekova
|July 1, 1981
Summary
Transfusing preserved blood during surgery can cause pulmonary microembolism due to microaggregates. This microembolism adds stress, potentially leading to postoperative disease and affecting respiratory and hemodynamic functions.
Area of Science:
- Medical Science
- Physiology
- Pathology
Background:
- Transfusion of preserved blood is common in surgery to manage blood loss.
- Preserved blood contains microaggregates that can pose risks.
- Pulmonary microembolism is a known complication associated with blood transfusions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the effects of preserved blood transfusion on pulmonary microcirculation.
- To identify the functional consequences of microembolism induced by hemotransfusion.
- To understand the role of hemotransfusion-induced pulmonary microembolism in postoperative disease.
Main Methods:
- Functional investigations of the cardiopulmonary system.
- Morphological studies to identify microaggregates.
- Analysis of respiratory function and central hemodynamics.
- Assessment of water-electrolyte and protein metabolism.
Main Results:
- Transfusion of preserved blood leads to pulmonary microembolism.
- Microaggregates in transfused blood are the cause of this microembolism.
- Functional disturbances observed include impaired respiratory function, altered central hemodynamics, and metabolic imbalances.
- Hemotransfusion-induced pulmonary microembolism acts as an additional stressor.
Conclusions:
- Pulmonary microembolism from preserved blood transfusion is a significant clinical finding.
- The observed functional disturbances are direct consequences of microembolism.
- This microembolism is a contributing factor to the development of postoperative disease.