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Blood availability for the trauma patient-autotransfusion
The Journal of Trauma
|August 1, 1975
Summary
Autotransfusion, the reinfusion of a patient's own blood, is safe and practical for selected trauma patients needing limited blood replacement. This method also ensures blood availability for rare blood types and during high transfusion volume scenarios.
Area of Science:
- Medical Sciences
- Surgical Techniques
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Autotransfusion of recovered intrathoracic and intraperitoneal blood is a recognized procedure.
- Its safety and practicality have been established in select trauma patient populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the application and ideal characteristics of autotransfusion in trauma care.
- To highlight its benefits for specific patient groups and transfusion needs.
Main Methods:
- Review of autotransfusion principles and applications in trauma.
- Identification of ideal device properties for clinical use.
Main Results:
- Autotransfusion is suitable for trauma patients requiring up to six units of blood replacement.
- It offers a readily available blood source for patients with unusual blood types or those needing massive transfusions.
Conclusions:
- Autotransfusion is a safe and practical method for selected trauma patients.
- Ideal autotransfusion devices should be rapid, cost-effective, easy to operate, and incorporate safety features against air embolism and coagulopathies.