AUTO-TRANSFUSION

Auto-transfusion tourniquets: the next evolution of tourniquets.

In this article, we discuss the relationship between hemorrhagic shock and the pathophysiology of shock using conventional tourniquets. We will focus on corollary benefits with the use of HemaClear(®), a self-contained, sterile, exsanguinating auto-transfusion tourniquet. This discussion will demonstrate that the use of auto-transfusion tourniquets is a practical evidence-based approach in flui...

Efficiency and cost analysis of cell saver auto transfusion system in total knee arthroplasty.

BACKGROUND Blood loss and replacement is still a controversial issue in major orthopaedic surgery. Allogenic blood transfusion may cause legal problems and concerns regarding the transmission of transfusion-related diseases. Cellsaver Systems (CSS) were developed as an alternative to allogenic transfusion but CSS transfusion may cause coagulation, infection and haemodynamic instability. AIMS ...

[Use of post-operative drainage and auto-transfusion sets in total knee arthroplasty].

PURPOSE OF THE STUDY The aim of the study was to show advantages of post-operative collection of shed blood and its return to the patient's circulation, using blood-reinfusion sets, in terms of requirements for homologous blood, transmission of infections and posttransfusion reactions in total knee arthroplasty. MATERIAL Two groups of patients were studied. In group 1, comprising 88 patients,...

Successful transfusion of Kp (a-b+) red cells incompatible for auto anti-Kpb.

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