Four core samples from Site 362 were selected for preliminary analysis. They were subjected to a wet low-temperature extraction, and their residues were treated with acid and base in order to release bound nonextractable fatty acids, hydroxy acids, and alcohols. The solvent extract was surveyed by means of Field Desorption Mass Spectrometry and separated into various classes of compounds by chromatographic techniques. Hydrocarbons, fatty acids, hydroxy acids, and alcohols were identified using capillary GC-MS. All samples show major contributions of terrigenous organic matter. Varying amounts of organic molecules derived from marine organisms and bacteria are present. Some specific compounds are evaluated with regard to diagenetic processes in the sediments.

The sequential use of human and porcine factor VIII for the treatment of a patient with a moderately high titre (38 Bethesda units) factor VIII inhibitor enabled us to provide adequate haemostatic cover for 17 days. In this period a pleomorphic adenoma of the parotid gland was removed. Bleeding did not occur and wound healing was uneventful.