Abstract
This chapter reviews the two types of oxygen-carrying fluids that are currently being investigated: perfluorochemical emulsions and hemoglobin solutions. The physical and physiologic characteristic of each of these solutions is briefly reviewed with a discussion of the current clinical trials of these agents. The advantages and disadvantages of each of the two types of solutions are presented with a discussion of the potential use for each.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 82-93 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | Problems in Anesthesia |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2000 |