An evaluation of the ability of leucocyte depletion filters to remove components of amniotic fluid.

摘要: Summary Haemorrhage remains an important cause of maternal mortality worldwide. Cell salvage carries a theoretical risk amniotic fluid embolus syndrome and is too expensive for use in many parts the world. To explore cheaper options, we investigated whether leucocyte depletion filter alone removes components pure fluid. Amniotic was collected from 10 women during elective caesarean section passed through LeukoGuard® RS filter. Pre- post-filtration samples were compared laboratory. Lamellar bodies fetal squames almost completely removed (filtration efficacy 96.6% 99.9%, respectively; p < 0.0001 <0.0004), hair (p = 0.002). Filtration had no effect on concentrations α-fetoprotein, tissue factor or endothelin-1, presence meconium vernix. Additional work required to evaluate cell using filtration may be useful haemorrhage developing