Washing of irradiated red blood cells prevents hyperkalaemia during cardiopulmonary bypass in neonates and infants undergoing surgery for complex congenital heart disease

Abstract

The washing of irradiated red cells reduces potassium and lactate loads and prevents hyperkalaemia during cardiopulmonary bypass. The washing of irradiated red cells should be considered in neonates and infants undergoing cardiac surgery for complex congenital heart disease.