METABOLIC EFFECTS OF BLOOD TRANSFUSION.

Abstract

The metabolic effects of massive blood transfusion have been studied. The effects of citrate-induced hypocalcemia, elevated potassium concentrations, and metabolic acidosis have been examined individually and in combination in the experimental dog and in the isolated guinea pig atrium. Special attention has been given to the role of adrenergic mechanisms in circulatory homeostasis during massive transfusion. Chemical, electrocardiographic, and hemodynamic methods have been developed to allow on-line investigation of the special risks and ultimate routine monitoring of the circulation during massive transfusion. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0692313

Entities

People

  • John P. Bunker

Organizations

  • Stanford University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acid-Base Imbalance
  • Biological Therapy
  • Blood Transfusions
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Homeostasis
  • Metabolic Diseases
  • Monitoring
  • Nutritional And Metabolic Diseases
  • Potassium
  • Rodents
  • Therapy

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Systems Analysis and Design