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Autotransfusion in cardiac surgery.

M H Cross1

  • 1Department of Anaesthesia, The General Infirmary at Leeds, UK.

Perfusion
|September 22, 2001
PubMed
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Autotransfusion techniques minimize risks associated with allogeneic blood transfusions, such as infection and increased mortality. These methods, including preoperative donation and cell salvage, are crucial for blood conservation strategies in cardiac surgery.

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Area of Science:

  • Transfusion Medicine
  • Cardiac Surgery

Background:

  • Allogeneic blood transfusions present defined risks (cost, viral infection) and undefined risks (mortality, morbidity).
  • Patient outcomes suggest allogeneic transfusions can negatively impact mortality and morbidity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review autotransfusion techniques for reducing allogeneic blood transfusion needs in cardiac surgery.
  • To highlight the role of autotransfusion in blood conservation strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of perioperative autotransfusion techniques.
  • Includes preoperative autologous donation, intraoperative acute normovolaemic haemodilution, intraoperative and postoperative cell salvage, and platelet-rich plasmapheresis.
  • Considers autologous blood prime for cardiopulmonary bypass circuits.

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Main Results:

  • Various autotransfusion methods are recognized for their utility in cardiac surgery.
  • These techniques aim to decrease reliance on allogeneic blood products.
  • Autotransfusion is a key component of effective blood conservation.

Conclusions:

  • Autotransfusion offers solutions to some problems associated with allogeneic transfusions.
  • While not a universal solution, autotransfusion is vital for blood conservation in cardiac surgery.