PERFUSION REPORTS

REPORT
004
DATE
1/1/2011
TITLE
Possible Inaccuracies In Colloid Research
DETAILS OF INCIDENT

A recent publication in the media has thrown serious doubt on research carried our by Prof J. Boldt in Germany into the use of HES and colloids in the manangement of patients and this includes their use in cardiac surgery. 



DETAILS OF INJURY TO PATIENT
TYPE OF DEVICE/MANUFACTURER
ACTION TAKEN

The Safety Committee feels it important to highlight this information and recommends that Perfusion and Hospital policies on the use of these fluids be reviewed dependant upon the outcome of an MHRA investigation. The AAGBI have published on their website that "there is no new evidence that starches are not safe". We also suggest you monitor the situation with your local Anaesthetic and Surgical colleagues.

RESPONSE FROM MANUFACTURER
ADDTIONAL INFORMATION

USEFUL URL: AAGBI Website

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