The main function of iron is in the formation of hemoglobin. Mild anemia can be considered a physiologic state of pregnancy secondary to the normal hemodilution that occurs during pregnancy.

Dilution with crystalloids accelerates coagulation up to 40% dilution and does not cause any coagulopathy until at least 60% dilution. Dilution with various colloids, however, impairs coagulation ...

Uncontrolled bleeding is the most frequent preventable cause of death in trauma patients reaching hospital alive. TIC has been long thought to develop as a result of hemodilution, acidosis and ...

Uncontrolled bleeding is the most frequent preventable cause of death in trauma patients reaching hospital alive. TIC has been long thought to develop as a result of hemodilution, acidosis and ...

1 Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Bucheon Sejong Hospital, Bucheon, Republic of Korea 2 Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym ...

Objective The study aimed to determine the level of anemia in pregnant women in the first trimester and in the preconception period by conducting nationwide research. Methods The study was designed as ...