Rinçage du circuit de circulation extracorporelle un moyen simple d'économie de sang

Abstract

The aim of this study was to evaluate the blood volume saved after rinsing of the circuit of extracorporeal circulation with a physiologic solution at the end of cardiac operations. The blood volume saved in patients in whom the circuit was rinsed (n = 219), was greater than in control group (n = 184), respectively, 733 ± 204 ml and 585 ± 187 ml (difference: 148 ml, p < 0.001). The best results were obtained in patients who had haemofiltration during surgery (difference: 244 ml, p < 0.001) and in patients operated for valvular disease (difference: 20 ml, p < 0.001). In patients with coronary disease the difference was lower but statistically significant (76 ml, p = 0.025).