[Biomedical aspects of the use of cadaver blood].

The author analyzes historical periods during which Academician S. S. Yudin developed the theory of cadaveric blood and pioneered its practical implementation, storage and the clinical use. Demonstrates the efficacy of the new transfusion medium in the management of patients with emergency conditions. Reviews 3 trends in the investigations carried out in this area: in morbid anatomy and forensic medicine, in experimental and clinical transfusiology, and in biomedical studies. Provides evidence for the fact that blood plasma of sudden death victims and perfusate of the vessels are specific raw materials for obtaining plasmakinase, a fibrinolytic agent, and fibrinogen degradation products as well as another source for obtaining preparations with a directed action. Based on a large factual material, the author shows the possibility, importance, prospects and efficiency of the use of components, preparations and biologically active substances from cadaveric blood plasma.