Table III.
Chemical composition of crystalloid component of cardioplegic solutions
| Component [mM/dm3] | ST | FR | BL |
|---|---|---|---|
| K+ | 16.37 | 5 | 670.74 |
| Cl– | 2.28 | 60.92 | 475.5 |
| Na+ | 93.94 | 19.61 | 154 |
| Ca+ | 16.66 | 0.97 | – |
| SO42– | 1.21 | – | – |
| H2PO4– | 1.28 | – | – |
| Mannitol | 200.03 | 200.03 | – |
| Magnesium DL-hydrogen aspartate | – | 1.6 | 57.71 |
| 6-Methylprednisolone | – | 0.67 | – |
| Sodium bicarbonate | 25 | 25 | – |
| Gentamycin | – | 0.042 | – |
| pH | 4–6 | 5–7 | 7.35–7.45 |
FR – Fresenius crystalloid cardioplegic solution, ST – St. Thomas crystalloid cardioplegic solution, BL – Calafiore cold blood cardioplegic solution.