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Should autologous blood transfusion be rediscovered?
Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
|May 1, 1980
Summary
Autologous blood transfusion, using preoperative, perioperative, or salvaged blood, is a safe and effective alternative to homologous blood transfusions. This approach offers economic and efficiency benefits when feasible.
Area of Science:
- Transfusion Medicine
- Surgical Hemostasis
Background:
- Growing understanding of homologous blood transfusion reactions.
- Renewed clinical interest in autologous blood utilization.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe techniques and indications for various autologous blood transfusion methods.
- To evaluate autologous blood transfusion as an alternative to allogeneic transfusions.
Main Methods:
- Review of preoperative banked autologous blood techniques.
- Description of perioperative hemodilution methods.
- Explanation of recycled salvaged autologous blood transfusion procedures.
Main Results:
- Autologous blood transfusion is presented as a viable option.
- Techniques for collection and reinfusion are detailed.
- Safety, economic, and efficiency aspects are highlighted.
Conclusions:
- Autologous blood transfusion is a safe, economical, and efficient alternative.
- It is recommended when circumstances permit its application.
- Offers a reduced risk compared to homologous blood transfusion.