[Resuspension of erythrocyte concentrates: clinical examinations with human albumin and oxypolygelatine].

The acid-base status of packed red cells and the influence of resuspension with human albumin, oxypolygelatine (Gelifundol), Human-serum and physiological saline were examined. It was found that the severe metabolic acidosis of packed red cells increased only slightly with storage time, while the resuspension exerted divergent effects: Human albumin and physiological saline increased the metabolic acidosis slightly, but significant. Humanserum and oxypolygelatine diminished it because of their bicarbonate content. The clinical significance especially in massive transfusion is discussed.