Intraoperative washing of long-stored packed red blood cells by using an autotransfusion device prevents hyperkalemia.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Long-stored packed red blood cells (PRBCs) have a large potassium load. In patients with end-stage renal failure, the transfusion of such PRBCs may cause a critical increase in plasma potassium levels. Washing PRBCs with an autotransfusion device allows for a marked decrease in potassium load, thus preventing hyperkalemia.
Medical subject headings
- Blood Transfusion, Autologous
- Erythrocyte Transfusion
- Hyperkalemia
- Intraoperative Complications