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[Handling of a Bellovac ABT drainage recuperation--blood auto transfusion device]
Raquel Gómez Gómez1, Eva Ma Martínez Muñoz, Ma Carmen Surroca Montañés
1Unidad de Reanimación Postquirúrgica y Quirófano, Hospital Germans Trias i Pujol de Badalona, Barcelona. rgomezgom@hotmail.com
Abstract:
The authors describe the characteristics of the Bellovac ABT drainage recuperation -blood auto transfusion device along with its proper handling and the required nurses' care in order to minimize the risks and to provide optimum safety for patients. The authors also explain the potential complications and they discuss the main advantages and inconveniences this type of drainage has.
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