Abstract
With the initiation of cardiopulmonary bypass, a large volume of pump prime is infused into the patient, resulting in normovolemic hemodilution. The drop in hematocrit is not instantaneous, requiring 2 minutes to reach equilibrium. The optimal sampling time for hematocrit sampling is after 2 minutes.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 20-21 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Anesthesiology Review |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 1 |
State | Published - 1994 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine