title: Control of postoperative bleeding in the cardiac surgery patient.
abstract: Postoperative bleeding is caused by alterations in the normal process of hemostasis or by a surgical problem. The role of platelets, coagulation proteins, and fibrinolysis in the control of postoperative bleeding is reviewed, as are preoperative and intraoperative factors that interfere with these normal processes. Current treatment of postoperative bleeding is discussed, including the use of positive end-expiratory pressure, control of hypertension, medication, and blood products.
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Brown
authors.forename: K M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Kemper
mesh_terms: D001777:Blood Coagulation; D001803:Blood Transfusion; D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures; D003894:Deamino Arginine Vasopressin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005342:Fibrinolysis; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy; D006487:Hemostasis; D006489:Hemostatic Techniques; D006801:Humans; D007430:Intraoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D011300:Preoperative Care
chemical_list: D003894:Deamino Arginine Vasopressin