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Perfadex® for lung preservation |
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The gold standard in lung preservation
Perfadex® is a colloid containing, lightly buffered "extracellular" low K+ electrolyte solution for rapid cooling, perfusion and storage of organs in connection with transplantation.
Extensive experimental and clinical documentation in lung transplantation has shown Perfadex® to be superior to EuroCollins solution.
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Improves immediate post-transplant lung function (PO2/FiO2 ratio)* 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
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Reduces 30-day mortality1, 2, 3 |
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Prevents ischemia-reperfusion injury 1, 2, 6, 7 |
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Protects surfactant function8 |
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1. Mueller C et al, Transplantation. 1999;68:8:1139-43
2. Fischer S et al, J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2001 Mar 121(3):594-6
3. Struber M, et al, Eur. J. Cardiothoracic. Surg. 2001.19 (2):190-4
4. Rabanal J M, et al, Transplant Proc. 2003;35(5):1938-9
5. Rega F, et al, 5th Internat Cong Lung Transplant, Paris, Sept 12-20, 2002
6. Sakamaki F, et al, Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 1997;156:1073-81
7. Struber M et al, J Heart Lung Transplant. 1999;18:1:87
8. Struber M et al, J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2000, 120(3);566-72
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Perfadex® is supplied in 1,000 mL or 2,800 mL PVC bags in following pack sizes;
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REF 19001; 8 x 1,000 mL |
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REF 19002; 2 x 2,800 mL |
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