Method of hemodilution facilitated by monitoring oxygenation status
USRE38081E1 · kind E1 · reissue
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| Filing date | Feb 2, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC —)General
Abstract
A method for hemodiluting a patient is disclosed which includes the steps of administering a biocompatible oxygen carrier in conjunction with surgery or organ ischemia or infarct while assessing the patient's PvO2 or other oxygenation indices, and administering to the patient additional oxygen carrier or autologous blood in response to the PvO2 value if necessary to maintain the PvO2 at or above the desired level.
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