The meaning of a high plasma free haemoglobin: retrospective review of the prevalence of haemolysis and circuit thrombosis in an adult ECMO centre over 5 years.

Aims: In adults requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), we wanted to determine; i) the frequency of elevated plasma free haemoglobin (PFHb), ii) the reasons for circuit changes and iii) whether elevated PFHb was associated with higher in-hospital mortality. Materials and Methods: Patie...

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Published in:	Perfusion Vol. 31; no. 3; pp. 223 - 232
Main Authors:	Pan, K. C., McKenzie, D. P., Pellegrino, V., Murphy, D., Butt, W.
Format:	research tables/charts Journal Article
Published:	Sage Publications, Ltd. Apr2016
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