Niknam, Sana
Perfusion Chief Technician, Department of Clinical Research Development, Besat Hospital, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
[ 1 ] - The Effect of Zero Balance Ultrafiltration of Priming Blood on Clinical Outcomes of Infants Undergo Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Introduction: Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Bypass (CPB) circuit invariably requires priming with Packed Red Blood Cells (PRBCs). Metabolic composition of stored PRBCs is unphysiological. Commencement of PRBC primed CPB leads to rapid transfusion of massive metabolic load. This predisposes pediatric patients to the risk of complications such as electrolyte disturbances, citrate toxicity, acidosis a...