BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Normovolemic hemodilution produces conflicting results on hemostasis, since works differ according to the fluids used, degree of hemodilution, method used to evaluate hemostasis, and the way used to produce hemodilution. The effects of hemodilution on hemostasis can depend on how it is done and whether an in vivo or an in vitro model is used. The objective of this stud...

BACKGROUND The flaps used in reconstructive surgery are prone to ischemia and hypoxia, which imply a considerable risk of wound-healing complications. During normovolemic hemodilution, the oxygenation may further deteriorate because of the lack of erythrocytes or improve because of increased microcirculatory blood flow. The aim of this study was to investigate the net effect of normovolemic hem...

BACKGROUND Preoperative acute normovolemic hemodilution may compromise oxygen transport. The aims of our study were to describe the hemodynamic effects of normovolemic hemodilution and to determine its effect on systolic and diastolic cardiac function by multiplane transesophageal echocardiography. METHODS In eight anesthetized patients (aged 13-51 yr) without heart disease, hemoglobin was re...

Fluid replacement after hemorrhage usually results in hemodilution. Hemodilution leads to increased cerebral blood flow, which is known to be beneficial to the outcome of ischemic brain damage. However, the effect of hemodilution may be different in patients with head injuries and increased intracranial pressure (ICP). The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of normovolemic hemodilutio...

The aim of this study was to test whether oxygenation in acutely ischemic, collateralized tissue may be improved by normovolemic hemodilution with a solution containing liposome-encapsulated human Hb (HbV). A skin flap model in anesthetized hamsters was used, which consisted of two parts receiving either anatomic or collateral perfusion. Microhemodynamics were investigated with intravital micro...