Control of blood coagulation during cardiopulmonary bypass

ABSTRACT

Activation of the coagulation cascade occurs during Cardio-pulmonary bypass surgery and must be successfully inhibited to make extracorporal circulation possible. This paper reviews the recent data on the rationale and methodology for successful control of blood coagulation during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. Guidelines are also suggested in areas where the pathology [hematology] laboratory can be of assistance to the cardiothoracic surgical team