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Autotransfusion in major orthopaedic surgery: experience with 1785 patients
B Borghi1, E Pignotti, M Montebugnoli
11st Service of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, IRCCS, Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute, Bologna, Italy.
British Journal of Anaesthesia
|January 10, 1998
Summary
An integrated autotransfusion regimen effectively reduced homologous red blood cell (HRBC) transfusions in major orthopaedic surgery. Most patients (89.5%) met the maximum surgery blood order schedule (MSBOS), with HRBC use linked to specific patient and surgical factors.
Area of Science:
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Transfusion Medicine
- Patient Blood Management
Background:
- Major orthopaedic surgeries, such as total hip and knee arthroplasty, often require significant blood transfusions.
- Patient blood management strategies aim to minimize homologous red blood cell (HRBC) transfusions and their associated risks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of an integrated autotransfusion regimen in reducing the need for HRBC transfusions during major orthopaedic procedures.
- To identify factors associated with the requirement for HRBC transfusions despite the autotransfusion protocol.
Main Methods:
- Prospective audit of 1785 patients undergoing various major orthopaedic surgeries.
- Implementation of an integrated autotransfusion regimen including predeposit, intraoperative, and postoperative blood salvage.
- Analysis of patient demographics, surgical procedures, preoperative hemoglobin, and transfusion requirements.
Main Results:
- The integrated autotransfusion regimen successfully met the maximum surgery blood order schedule (MSBOS) in 89.5% of patients.
- Only 7.3% of patients required homologous red blood cell (HRBC) transfusions.
- Factors significantly associated with HRBC transfusion need included failure to meet MSBOS, female sex, lower preoperative hemoglobin, calcium heparin use, extensive surgery, higher ASA rating, and comorbidities like coronary artery disease.
Conclusions:
- An integrated autotransfusion regimen is highly effective in minimizing HRBC transfusions in major orthopaedic surgery.
- Identifying patients at higher risk for transfusion can help optimize blood management strategies and resource allocation.