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Blood Substitutes

Medical Definition: Substances that can carry oxygen to and carbon dioxide away from the tissues when introduced into the blood stream. They are used to replace hemoglobin in severe hemorrhage and also to perfuse isolated organs. The best known are perfluorocarbon emulsions and various hemoglobin solutions.
Guide Notes: carry O2 to & CO2 from tissue: see MeSH definition; do not confuse with PLASMA SUBSTITUTES which replace plasma; D25-26 qualif
Also Called: Artificial Hemoglobin,Hemoglobin Substitutes
Previously Indexed: Erythrocytes (1968-1980),Hemoglobins (1968-1980),Plasma Substitutes (1968-1980)
Blood Substitutes Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Plasma Substitutes - Any liquid used to replace blood plasma, usually a saline solution, often with serum albumins, dextrans or other preparations. These substances do not enhance the oxygen- carrying capacity of blood, but merely replace the volume. They are also used to treat dehydration.

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