CPD (redirected from CPD solution)

CPD citrate phosphate dextrose; see anticoagulant citrate phosphate dextrose solution, under solution.

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Cephalopelvic disproportion (CPD)

The condition in which the baby's head is too large to fit through the mother's pelvis.

Mentioned in: Cesarean Section

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CPD,

1 abbreviation for cephalopelvic disproportion.

2 abbreviation for childhood polycystic disease.

3 abbreviation for congenital polycystic disease. See polycystic kidney disease.

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citrate [sit´rāt, si´trāt]

any anionic form, salt, or ester of citric acid.

citrate phosphate dextrose (CPD) a solution containing citric acid, sodium citrate, monobasic sodium phosphate, and dextrose that is the primary anticoagulant used for preservation of whole blood or red blood cells for up to 21 days. The official USP name is anticoagulant citrate phosphate dextrose solution.

citrate phosphate dextrose adenine (CPDA-1) an anticoagulant solution, containing citric acid, sodium citrate, monobasic sodium phosphate, dextrose, and adenine, used for the preservation of whole blood and red blood cells for up to 35 days; it extends red cell survival by providing adenine needed for the maintenance of red cell ATP levels. The official USP name is anticoagulant citrate phosphate dextrose adenine solution.

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CPD

citrate-phosphate-dextrose.

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CPD solution

an anticoagulant solution used for the collection of blood for purposes of storage and transfusion. See also acd solution.