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[Haemoseparation in heart surgery].

B von Bormann, N Vollenkemper, D Kling

    Anasthesie, Intensivtherapie, Notfallmedizin
    |February 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    Autotransfusion using the Haemonetics Cell-Saver significantly reduced homologous blood bank usage in cardiac surgery patients. This method also led to cost savings and protected patients from transfusion risks.

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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiovascular Surgery
    • Transfusion Medicine

    Background:

    • Homologous blood transfusions carry risks, including infection transmission.
    • Autologous blood recovery systems aim to mitigate these risks and reduce blood bank dependence.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the Haemonetics Cell-Saver for autologous blood recovery in cardiac surgery.
    • To assess the impact on blood bank usage, cost, and patient safety.

    Main Methods:

    • A randomized study compared 148 cardiac surgery patients receiving autotransfusion with 144 patients not receiving it.
    • Blood salvage, bank blood usage, coagulation parameters, and clinical outcomes were monitored.

    Main Results:

    • Autotransfused patients used an average of 2.27 units of bank blood versus 6.12 units in the control group.
    • No significant differences in laboratory parameters or perioperative clinical course were observed.
    • The system's cost was recovered by 1.25 units of salvaged blood, yielding cost savings.

    Conclusions:

    • Haemonetics Cell-Saver significantly reduces homologous blood requirements in cardiac surgery.
    • Autotransfusion offers a safe and cost-effective alternative, minimizing transfusion-related risks.

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