An erythrocyte suspension in Modegel in the treatment of acute gastrointestinal hemorrhages

: The effectiveness of a suspension of erythrocytes in the new colloid preservative "Modegel" (in 1:1 ratio) was studied in the complex treatment of 31 patients with severe gastroduodenal bleedings. It was established that the hemodynamic, antianemic action of the suspension was not inferior (and even excels) to the action of the whole preserved blood and the erythrocytic mass. The suspension transfusion has a favorable effect upon functions of the liver and kidneys, corrects the acidic-alkaline state of the recipients' blood, decreases the lipid peroxidation and has detoxicating properties. During transfusion of the suspension hypocoagulation of blood doesn't take place. The temperature reactions following the suspension transfusion are rare. The suspension of erythrocytes "Modegel" deserves wide introduction to clinical practice.