Biologically inert fluorocarbon emulsion of perfluorodecalin and perfluorotripropylamine that performs the oxygen-carrying function of red blood cells. Has a particle size of 0.05 to 0.25μ and is stable at room temperature for years. Can be administered regardless of blood type; does not carry hepatitis or other infectious diseases. Prepn: K. Yokoyama et al., DE 2630586; eidem, US 4252827 (1977, 1981 to Green Cross). Hemodynamic and oxygen transport effects: K. K. Tremper et al., Crit. Care Med. 8, 738 (1980). Clinical studies: H. Ohyanagi et al., Clin. Ther. 2, 306 (1979); T. Suyama et al., Prog. Clin. Biol. Res. 55, 609 (1981); T. Mitsuno et al., Ann. Surg. 195, 60 (1982). Review: Int. Congr. Ser. 486, 1-471 (1979). Review of use as red cell substitute: K. C. Lowe, Comp. Biochem. Physiol. 87A, 825-838 (1987).
Prepn: E. T. McBee, L. D. Bechtol, Ind. Eng. Chem. 39, 380 (1947).
Prepn: R. N. Haszeldine, J. Chem. Soc. 1951, 102.
Blood substitute.
Blood Substitute