Table 2 Intra- and postoperative results of patients receiving STARSIL® HEMOSTAT for sternal bleeding control
Satisfactory bleeding control (n) | 37 (97%) |
Hemoglobin | |
Preop. (g/dL) | 12.6 ± 1.2 |
Direct postop. (g/dL) | 9.1 ± 1.8 |
On discharge (g/dL) | 12.7 ± 1.6 |
Drainage 6 h (mL) | 480 ± 380 |
Cell saver (ml) | 360 ± 210 |
Blood units (U) | 26/19 pts |
Result of VAS | 8.4 ± 1.4 |