Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Hemodilution

Reduction of blood viscosity usually by the addition of cell free solutions. Used clinically (1) in states of impaired microcirculation, (2) for replacement of intraoperative blood loss without homologous blood transfusion, and (3) in cardiopulmonary bypass and hypothermia.

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Abstract

Reduction of blood viscosity usually by the addition of cell free solutions. Used clinically (1) in states of impaired microcirculation, (2) for replacement of intraoperative blood loss without homologous blood transfusion, and (3) in cardiopulmonary bypass and hypothermia.

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  • Hemodilutions

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14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Previous Indexing

  • Blood Viscosity (1966-1978)
  • Blood Volume (1966-1978)
  • Cardiopulmonary Bypass (1972-1978)
  • Extracorporeal Circulation (1967-1978)
  • Plasma Substitutes (1966-1978)

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  1. E02w.514

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Hemodilution. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D006438. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D006438
  2. Hemodilution. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1296526