Comparison of coagulation factors and blood loss between O and non-O blood types following hydroxyethyl starch infusion
BackgroundIndividuals with type O blood are more likely to have reduced factor VIII and von Willebrand factor levels compared to their non-O counterparts. Hydroxyethyl starch (HES), which is widely used for blood volume replacement, can induce coagulopathy. Therefore, we tested whether blood type O...
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Language: | English |
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Korean Society of Anesthesiologists
2010-04-01
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Series: | Korean Journal of Anesthesiology |
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Online Access: | http://ekja.org/upload/pdf/kjae-58-344.pdf |