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What is autologous blood transfusion?
The British Journal of Theatre Nursing : Natnews : the Official Journal of the National Association of Theatre Nurses
|July 1, 1993
Summary
Autologous blood transfusion involves reinfusing a patient's own blood. This differs from homologous blood transfusion, which uses donor blood, ensuring a "self-related" transfusion process for safety.
Area of Science:
- Transfusion Medicine
- Hematology
Background:
- Autologous transfusion is a critical medical procedure.
- Understanding the terminology is essential for accurate medical communication.
Purpose of the Study:
- To clarify the definition and origin of the term 'autologous'.
- To differentiate autologous blood transfusion from homologous blood transfusion.
Main Methods:
- Linguistic analysis of the term 'autologous'.
- Definition and comparison of autologous and homologous blood transfusion.
Main Results:
- The term 'autologous' originates from Greek words meaning 'self-related'.
- Autologous blood transfusion is the reinfusion of a patient's own blood.
- Homologous blood transfusion involves using blood from a different human donor.
Conclusions:
- Accurate terminology is vital in transfusion medicine.
- Autologous transfusion utilizes the patient's own blood, distinct from donor blood.