Hemodynamic Response of Elderly Patients Undergoing Major Surgery under Moderate Normovolemic Hemodilution
- 1 January 1985
- journal article
- research article
- Published by S. Karger AG in European Surgical Research
- Vol. 17 (6) , 372-376
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000128493
Abstract
Moderate normovolemic hemodilution (MNH) is used in general surgery not only when major blood loss is anticipated but also as a prophylactic measure for the prevention of postoperative deep vein thrombosis. The hemodynamic effects of MNH (hematocrit value 27–29%) with dextran 70 as diluent were evaluated in 50 patients undergoing major surgery (cholecystectomy or total hip arthroplasty).They were divided into two groups according to age: I < 60; II > 60 years. Comparison of the results obtained in the two groups shows no significant difference between them, either before or after hemodilution. Our study shows that MNH is a safe procedure, not only in young patients but also in those over 60 years.Keywords
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