The use of topical fibrin glue at cannulation sites in neonates.
The application of fibrin glue to ECMO cannulation sites in neonates is described. Excellent hemostasis was obtained in all 11 patients which simplified hemodynamic management and significantly reduced blood product transfusions.
D007611:Aprotinin; D002404:Catheterization; D004338:Drug Combinations; D005112:Extracorporeal Circulation; D005176:Factor XIII; D005337:Fibrin; D015718:Fibrin Tissue Adhesive; D005340:Fibrinogen; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D010107:Oxygenators, Membrane; D013917:Thrombin
D004338:Drug Combinations; D015718:Fibrin Tissue Adhesive; D005337:Fibrin; D005340:Fibrinogen; D005176:Factor XIII; D007611:Aprotinin; D013917:Thrombin