Association of Anaesthetists guidelines: cell salvage for peri-operative blood conservation 2018.
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Abstract
The use of cell salvage is recommended when it can be expected to reduce the likelihood of allogeneic (donor) red cell transfusion and/or severe postoperative anaemia. We support and encourage a continued increase in the appropriate use of peri-operative cell salvage and we recommend that it should be available for immediate use 24 h a day in any hospital undertaking surgery where blood loss is a recognised potential complication (other than minor/day case procedures).
Medical subject headings
- Blood Transfusion, Autologous
- Operative Blood Salvage