THE CLINICAL ADVANTAGES OF AUTOLOGOUS TRANSFUSION

The clinical advantages of autologous transfusion. A randomized, controlled study after knee replacement.

We have carried out a randomised, controlled trial on 70 patients having unilateral total knee replacement in which transfusion was either with homologous bank blood or by reinfusion of unwashed blood salvaged after operation. No complications or adverse effects were observed from reinfusion. The need for bank blood was reduced by 86% in the reinfusion group but, more importantly, the number of...

Autologous Blood Transfusion

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Autologous blood transfusion.

Autologous blood transfusion is emerging as a popular option in patients undergoing elective procedures. Predeposit and perioperative autotransfusion, the two major types of autologous transfusion, can be performed safely in a wide variety of conditions and in patients of all ages. We discuss the risks and benefits and outline the minimal requirements of donor-patients. Autologous blood transfu...

Autologous Blood Transfusion

Autologous blood transfusion.

Autologous blood transfusion is an endorsed blood conservation strategy that has become widely practiced in elective surgical procedures. We review ten years' experience in this arena, along with emerging strategies designed to continue to minimize allogeneic blood exposure but reduce the costs associated with autologous blood procurement. We conclude that point-of-care autologous blood procure...