Acid-base status of equine blood during storage.

The research study investigates how the acid-base status of horse blood changes during storage at different temperatures over a 24-hour period.

Objectives of the Study

• The study aims to measure the changes in key indicators of the acid-base status of blood, namely pH, pCO2, pO2, BE, SBC, and lactic.
• It then wants to determine if the changes are dependent on whether the blood was sourced from venous or arterial sites.
• The study also wants to understand how these changes differ across species by comparing these changes in horse blood with those in cow and dog blood.

Process of the Study

• The researchers compiled their observations and measurements in tables (tables I, II), which were then visually represented in figures (figure 1, 2, 3).
• They also created regression equations (tables IV, V) to understand the in vitro changes occurring in the blood.
• Based on these equations, they constructed correction tables (tables VI, VII), which can help in determining the initial acid-base data of the blood samples.

Significance of the Study

• The findings of this study are important for understanding how storage conditions affect the chemical properties of horse blood.
• This data could be used to ensure more accurate clinical testing of horse blood in the future.
• The research also underlines the importance of considering species differences when analyzing blood compound stability during storage.

Comparative Analysis

• The study also made a comparative analysis with bovine and canine blood as seen in table III.
• The comparison showed that the acid-base values of equine blood changed differently when compared to these animals.
• This insight may help in the development of species-specific blood storage protocols.