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[Autotransfusion using the bocksprung technique in patients with coronary heart disease and coronary artery bypass
J Koscielny1, H Kiesewetter, F Jung
1Abteilung für Klinische Hämostaseologie und Transfusionsmedizin, Universität des Saarlandes, Homburg, Deutschland.
Clinically, only patients treated with HES in stage of autologous blood sampling benefited significantly. Two patients showed adverse effects. The peri- and postoperative course was comparable. In the NaCl group one of the patients received homologous erythrocyte concentrates. None of the patients died pre-, peri- or postoperatively. 40% of the cardiosurgical patients could be considered for autologous blood donation. Isovolemic hemodilution with HES 200/0.5 10% was a suitable and safe measure in preoperative blood sampling. Physical exercise test should be performed before and after autologous blood donation. A reduced exercise tolerance suggests to stop autologous blood donation.
Clinically, only patients treated with HES in stage of autologous blood sampling benefited significantly. Two patients showed adverse effects. The peri- and postoperative course was comparable. In the NaCl group one of the patients received homologous erythrocyte concentrates. None of the patients died pre-, peri- or postoperatively. 40% of the cardiosurgical patients could be considered for autologous blood donation. Isovolemic hemodilution with HES 200/0.5 10% was a suitable and safe measure in preoperative blood sampling. Physical exercise test should be performed before and after autologous blood donation. A reduced exercise tolerance suggests to stop autologous blood donation.
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