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Blood products replacements processed in the surgical field
Seminars in Perioperative Nursing
|October 1, 1994
Summary
This article discusses autotransfusion, the process of collecting, treating, and reinfusing blood products in trauma patients during surgery. It details blood physiology, clotting, and a specific procedure for plasma pheresis.
Area of Science:
- Transfusion Medicine
- Surgical Hemostasis
Background:
- Trauma patients often require blood product management during surgery.
- Understanding blood physiology and clotting is crucial for effective treatment.
- Autotransfusion offers a method for managing patient blood loss in the operating room.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize key blood products for intraoperative autotransfusion.
- To describe the physiology of blood and coagulation relevant to trauma.
- To focus on plasma pheresis as a method for blood product recovery.
Main Methods:
- Review of blood products available for autotransfusion.
- Explanation of fundamental hematologic and hemostatic mechanisms.
- Detailed description of a plasma pheresis procedure for collection.
Main Results:
- Identified essential blood products for intraoperative use.
- Provided a physiological basis for blood management strategies.
- Outlined a practical plasma collection technique.
Conclusions:
- Intraoperative autotransfusion using specific blood products can be beneficial for trauma patients.
- Plasma pheresis is a viable method for collecting and returning plasma.
- Effective management of blood products requires understanding of physiology and procedural techniques.