[Autologous blood transfusion in orthopedic surgery patients]
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Mesenchymal Stromal Cell Culture and Delivery in Autologous Conditions: A Smart Approach for Orthopedic Applications
Published on: December 8, 2016
J Skodlar1, K Sakić, B Golubić-Cepulić
1Rukovoditelj Centra za transfuziju krvi, Zavod za klinickolaboratorijsku dijgnostiku, KBC, Rebro, Zagreb.
During a 16-month period, blood for autologous transfusion treatment was taken in 186/788 (23.6%) orthopedic patients. Vasovagal reactions during blood withdrawal were observed in 8.6% of patients. Transfusiologic treatment with autologous blood alone was carried out in 134 (72%) patients. In 36 (19.4%) patients, homologous blood was given in addition to autologous blood. Withdrawal of the required blood unites could not be completed in 33 (17.7%) patients. In this group of patients, the need of homologous blood transfusion was highest (39.3%). In 98.3% of patients, mean values of hemoglobin and hematocrit immediately before the surgical procedure exceeded 100 g/L and 30%, respectively.
During a 16-month period, blood for autologous transfusion treatment was taken in 186/788 (23.6%) orthopedic patients. Vasovagal reactions during blood withdrawal were observed in 8.6% of patients. Transfusiologic treatment with autologous blood alone was carried out in 134 (72%) patients. In 36 (19.4%) patients, homologous blood was given in addition to autologous blood. Withdrawal of the required blood unites could not be completed in 33 (17.7%) patients. In this group of patients, the need of homologous blood transfusion was highest (39.3%). In 98.3% of patients, mean values of hemoglobin and hematocrit immediately before the surgical procedure exceeded 100 g/L and 30%, respectively.
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