title: Biochemical changes in extracorporeal circulation in patients.
abstract: The effect of priming extracorporeal perfusion pumps with 50% and 80% diluted homologous blood on the serum electrolytes, acid-base status and plasma osmolality has been investigated in 103 patients undergoing open-heart surgery for congenital and acquired heart disease. The value in prognosis of plasma osmolality is discussed.
mesh_terms: D000136:Acid-Base Equilibrium; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures; D004573:Electrolytes / Q000097:blood; D005112:Extracorporeal Circulation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009994:Osmolar Concentration; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D004573:Electrolytes