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Autologous blood transfusion

S M Brzica, A A Pineda, H F Taswell

    CRC Critical Reviews in Clinical Laboratory Sciences
    |January 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary

    Autologous blood transfusion involves collecting and reinfusing a patient's own blood. This method offers a safer alternative to donor blood, minimizing transfusion risks and complications.

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    Area of Science:

    • Transfusion Medicine
    • Surgical Safety

    Background:

    • Homologous blood transfusions carry risks like disease transmission and immune reactions.
    • Autologous blood transfusion (ABT) aims to mitigate these risks by using the patient's own blood.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline the principles and methods of autologous blood transfusion.
    • To highlight the advantages of ABT over homologous blood transfusion.

    Main Methods:

    • Preoperative autologous blood collection and storage.
    • Immediate preoperative phlebotomy with hemodilution.
    • Intraoperative blood salvage and retransfusion.

    Main Results:

    • Autologous transfusion provides a potentially safer blood product.
    • Eliminates risks associated with donor blood screening and compatibility.

    Conclusions:

    • Autologous blood transfusion is a valuable strategy to improve patient safety.
    • Offers a superior alternative to homologous blood, reducing transfusion-related complications.

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