It is 16 years since the South Central Association of Blood Banks met in Oklahoma City
under the chairmanship of Dr Zuhdi and discussed which priming fluids were most suitable …

Abstract The introduction of a 7.5% hypertonic saline/6% dextran 70 (HSD) solution into
clinical trials for the treatment of hypovolemic states, and the past concerns regarding the …

A SOLUTION of pyridoxalated haemoglobin has been prepared and tested in an animal
shock model by comparing its efficiency in resuscitating an animal from hypovolaemic shock …

The effects of salbutamol (25 and 50 μg/kg), etilefrine (50 and 200 μg/kg) and dextran (8
ml/kg) on cardiovascular function have been studied in the rabbit. 2. The three drugs raised …

The influence of clinical dextran preparations was studied in two groups of patients
subjected to vascular surgery. In those receiving dextran 70 the erythrocyte sedimentation …

Coronary artery ligations were performed in anesthetized, closed-chested dogs using
snares. Cardiac output was measured with an electromagnetic flowmeter. Hyperbaric …

The patterns of various plasma proteins after operation were studied in control patients and
in patients given either Macrodex® or Rheomacrodex® for 5 consecutive days. The protein …

Blood substitute products for the treatment of hemorrhagic shock are discussed with regard
to their composition, physical and therapeutic characteristics, adverse effects, cost, and …

In the course of clinical investigation of a new higher molecular weight plasma substitute
made of gelatin (MW 60,000), severe side reactions were observed in 2 patients. As the …

Haematological tests and parameters of coagulation and fibrinolysis were studied in 13
patients given postoperative thrombosis prophylaxis with dextran 70 (Macrodex) or dextran …