New blood substitutes: Physiology and clinical impact

George C. Kramer, Luiz F. Poli De Figueiredo

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Abstract

Several synthetic oxygen carrier solutions are under advanced commercial development. These solutions all have unique physiological effects that suggest a clinical use with both limitations and novel use. We review some of the physical and biologic properties of these new blood substitutes.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)471-482
Number of pages12
JournalProblems in Anesthesia
Volume11
Issue number4
StatePublished - Oct 1999
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

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