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Autotransfusion (cell saving) utilizes a focused approach toward reducing the use of homologous (donor) blood while increasing the use of the autologous (patient’s own) blood whenever possible. This can be achieved in the operating room, intensive care unit and emergency room.
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Benefits of Autotransfusion:
* Reduces need for allogeneic blood by 40-60%
* Prevents transfusion-transmitted disease
* Prevents red cell alloimmunization
* Higher O2 delivery capacity
* Washed RBC reduces exposure to activated clotting factors, biologic modifiers, surgical debris
Improved tissue perfusion
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