title: In-line filtration of intravenous fluids retains 'spearhead'-shaped particles from the vascular system after open-heart surgery.
authors.affiliation: PICU and Paediatric Cardiology, Medical School Hannover, Carl-Neuberg-Street 1, Hannover, Niedersachen 30625, Germany. dr.bbrent@yahoo.de
authors.forename: Bernadette Elisabeth
authors.initials: BE
authors.lastname: Brent
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Jack
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sasse
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001021:Aortic Valve / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005374:Filtration / Q000295:instrumentation; D019918:Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D052638:Particulate Matter; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D052638:Particulate Matter