The results show a higher oxygenation potential of HBOC than with autologous stored red cells because of a more pronounced oxygen extraction.

Continuous epidural infusion of 0.1% ropivacaine results in lower pain scores and opioid consumption and higher patient satisfaction when compared with placebo. Application of ropivacaine using an epidural catheter seems to be a highly effective treatment for postoperative pain after major lumbar spinal surgery.

Compared with RBC transfusion, infusion of low doses of HBOC-201 maintain enhanced oxygen extraction after extended hemodilution and provide faster and higher increase in muscular tissue PO(2).

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