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Effect of Albumin in Combination With Mannitol on Whole-blood Coagulation In Vitro Assessed by Thromboelastometry.

Background: Albumin and mannitol may interfere with hemostasis, but their coinfluence is unclear. We aimed to determine the effects of albumin alone and in combination with mannitol or Ringer acetate (RAC) on hemostasis in crossover in vitro study. Materials and Methods: From citrated fresh whole blood withdrawn from 10 volunteers, we prepared 2.5, 5, 10, 15, and 20 vol% dilutions of 4% albumin (Alb group). Each sample was thereafter diluted by 15% mannitol (Alb/Man group) or RAC (Alb/RAC group) at a ratio of 9:1. Using thromboelastometry, FibTEM (fibrinogen ROTEM) and ExTEM (extrinsic ROTEM) tests were performed. Results: A 20 vol%, but not 2.5 to 15 vol% dilution of albumin caused a prolonged clot formation time, [alpha]-angle decrease, and maximum clot firmness (MCF) weakening compared with undiluted sample (P

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The ASA Committee for Neuroanesthesia and Anesthesia Quality Institute: Report for Demographic Patterns for Neurosurgical Anesthesia Practice in the United States.

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Epidural Injection of Platelet Rich Plasma for Postlumbar Puncture Headaches.

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