Effect of Processing and Storage on Red Blood Cell Function In Vivo
Red blood cell (RBC) transfusion is indicated to improve oxygen delivery to tissue, and for no other purpose.
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Red blood cell (RBC) transfusion is indicated to improve oxygen delivery to tissue, and for no other purpose.
We conclude that neither TLP nor standard of care is an efficacious solution to prevent coagulation disturbances during ECLS. Further testing of promising biomaterials for ECLS utilizing the model outlined here is warranted.
We present a case of a failed membrane oxygenator and discuss the real-life aspects to managing this complication without added risk to the patient.