title: [Prevention of hemorrhagic complications following cardiopulmonary bypass].
abstract: Isolated primary fibrinolysis following cardiopulmonary bypass was fully prevented by using a modern washing technique for the reusable metal parts of the extracorporeal circuit: immersion in 20% caustic soda for 4 hr and in a detergent solution for a further 4 hr prior to rinsing and sterilisation. Reduction of bleeding from 558 to 465 cc/m2 was attributable an improved perfusion technique, early diagnosis and radical cleaning of the circuit. The disappearance of fibrinolysis, however, was entirely brought about by more thorough cleansing of the reusable metal parts.
mesh_terms: D002315:Cardiopulmonary Bypass / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005342:Fibrinolysis; D006330:Heart Defects, Congenital / Q000601:surgery; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male
vernacular_title: Prevenzione delle complicazioni emorragiche conseguenti a bypass cardiopolmonare