Replacement of blood loss with physiological saline in major surgery.
This clinical investigation confirms the results of previous reports on the possibility of safely replacing blood lost during operations with physiological saline. The percentage saving of blood transfusions has been 50.1%. We are convinced that even greater saving will be made when surgeons become accustomed to the method.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001803:Blood Transfusion; D001810:Blood Volume; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006470:Hemorrhage; D006801:Humans; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral; D007552:Isotonic Solutions; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012965:Sodium Chloride / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative
D007552:Isotonic Solutions; D012965:Sodium Chloride