TRANSMEDIASTINAL GSW

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It was J Trauma but I do not remember the citation. I am on trauma call
today, not in office.

My point was not disrespect. I was pointing that there are other studies
indicating that GI tract integrity is not necessary for use of cell
saver. I am sure that there are more than ours, as well. This has been
well known ford a long time.
The point is *GI tract spillage is NOT a contraindicating for use of
cell saver*

Norman

Norman McSwain MD
Professor - Tulane Univ. SOM
Trauma Director - Charity Hospital
504 988 5111


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Hardcastle
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Subject: RE: TRANSMEDIASTINAL GSW

Norm

No disrespect intended - just that I know about the Johannesburg trial.
What was the reference of your publication? I would like to read it and
compare to the JHB results!

Tim
Dr T C Hardcastle
M.B., Ch.B. (Stell); M. Med. (Chir) (Stell); FCS (SA)
Principal Specialist Trauma Surgeon /
Honorary Lecturer University of KwaZulu-Natal Dept Surgery
Deputy Director - IALCH Trauma Service
Durban - South Africa

> We did a large study almost 20 years ago that showed NO INCREASE in
> infection when cell saver was used as compared to similar volume of
> banked blood
>
> Norman
>
> Norman McSwain MD
> Professor - Tulane Univ. SOM
> Trauma Director - Charity Hospital
> 504 988 5111
>


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