Polyheme (R) and hemopure (R), blood substitute products: for the provision of emergency, short-term transfusion to trauma patients

Mundy L, Merlin T
Record ID 32006000564
English
Authors' results and conclusions: There is limited Level II evidence, Phase III trials, however there is a growing need for safe and effective blood products in the Australian health system.
Authors' recommendations: HealthPACT recommends that this technology be referred to the Jurisdictional Blood Committee.
Details
Project Status: Completed
Year Published: 2003
URL for published report: Not Available
English language abstract: An English language summary is available
Publication Type: Not Assigned
Country: Australia
MeSH Terms
  • Blood Transfusion
  • Blood Substitutes
  • Shock, Hemorrhagic
  • Wounds and Injuries
Contact
Organisation Name: Adelaide Health Technology Assessment
Contact Address: School of Public Health, Mail Drop 545, University of Adelaide, Adelaide SA 5005, AUSTRALIA, Tel: +61 8 8313 4617
Contact Name: ahta@adelaide.edu.au
Contact Email: ahta@adelaide.edu.au
Copyright: Adelaide Health Technology Assessment (AHTA)
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