[Blood transfusion during orthotopic liver transplantation].
OBJECTIVE
To summarize the experience of blood transfusion during orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT).


METHODS
The clinic data and blood transfusion of 28 patients during OLT were analyzed.


RESULTS
The total blood volume of transfusion was 9 517 +/- 7 680 ml averagely for the 28 patients in general during OLT, including that of an infant (920 ml), massive blood transfusion in 2 cases (28740 ml and 38580 ml respectively). The transfusion volume of patients with anemia or/and thrombcytopenia before the operation was not more than that of patients with normal blood routine.


CONCLUSIONS
In general, 5 000 - 10 000 ml is reserved for receptor of OLT before the operation. We should take measures to deal with massive blood transfusion. The preparative blood volume for receptor of OLT can not depend on the result of blood routine.
Liu
Jing
J
Department of Hematology, Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410013, China. Jingliu968@yahoo.com
Wen
Feng
F
Liu
Feng-Xia
FX
Chen
Li-Hua
LH
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001803:Blood Transfusion / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007432:Intraoperative Period; D016031:Liver Transplantation; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged