Effect of hydroxyethyl starch on bleeding after cardiopulmonary bypass: a meta-analysis of randomized trials

The effects of hydroxyethyl starch on bleeding after cardiopulmonary bypass were determined. A meta-analysis was performed of postoperative blood loss in randomized clinical trials of hydroxyethyl starch versus albumin for fluid management in adult cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. Impacts of hydroxye...

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Published in:	The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery Vol. 144; no. 1; p. 223
Main Authors:	Navickis, Roberta J, Haynes, Gary R, Wilkes, Mahlon M
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01.07.2012
Subjects:	Adult Albumins - adverse effects Blood Transfusion Coronary Artery Bypass Hemodynamics Humans Hydroxyethyl Starch Derivatives - adverse effects Plasma Substitutes - adverse effects Postoperative Hemorrhage - etiology Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic Reoperation Risk Factors
ISSN:	1097-685X, 1097-685X
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