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Perioperative autotransfusion. Avoiding donated risks.

J C Flynn

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    |July 1, 1990
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    Intraoperative autotransfusion, a medically indicated procedure, is increasingly vital due to donated blood risks. Operating room nurses must master autotransfusion machines for patient safety and disease prevention.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Procedures
    • Surgical Nursing

    Background:

    • Donated blood carries slight risks, driving the need for safer alternatives.
    • Intraoperative autotransfusion is emerging as a critical medical procedure.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the growing importance of intraoperative and postoperative autotransfusion.
    • To emphasize the essential role of OR nurses in autotransfusion procedures.

    Main Methods:

    • Familiarization with autotransfusion machine operation for OR nurses.
    • Training availability from manufacturers and distributors.

    Main Results:

    • Cost-effectiveness is no longer a primary concern; disease prevention is paramount.
    • One OR nurse can manage multiple autotransfusion machines effectively.

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    Conclusions:

    • Intraoperative autotransfusion is a medically indicated procedure.
    • OR nurses must be prepared to operate autotransfusion machines, especially in emergencies.
    • Autotransfusion is crucial for patient safety and disease prevention in modern surgery.