Advantages of autotransfusion
Fanta, J.; Vopatová, M.; Knajfl, J.; Horák, L.; Votocek, J.
Rozhledy V Chirurgii Mesicnik Ceskoslovenske Chirurgicke Spolecnosti 68(7): 506-510
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0035-9351 PMID: 2799560 Document Number: 334896
Autotransfusions have a period of renaissance. the risk of transmission of infectious diseases (hepatitis, malaria, lues, AIDS etc.) is eliminated; there is no danger of isosensitization; autologous blood ensures a better oxygen transfer and higher activity of coagulation factors; pretransfusion examinations are eliminated; there is no need to postpone the operation for shortage of blood; the consumption of homologous blood is reduced; economy; religious objections against transfusion of homologous blood are eliminated. The authors know of no disadvantages. Blood for autotransfusion was collected from 130 patients before a planned operation, 11 times two consecutive blood collections were made. No complication threatening the patient's health was encountered.