Quantitative Studies of Microembolization in Man During Surgical Trauma.
Abstract
The report describes work conducted to study microembolization during surgical trauma. Microemboli 13 to 80 microns in diameter were measured with an electronic particle size analyzer in stored blood under blood bank conditions and in the blood of patients undergoing cardiac operations. The results indicated that the microemboli consisted of tightly aggregated platelets and were removed by depth filters consisting of Dacron wool, and were generated primarily during autotransfusion of extravasated blood.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA006577
Entities
People
- R. Thomas Solis
Organizations
- Baylor College of Medicine