Autotransfusion Cell-Saver and Plasma Saver
Tawes, R.L.; DuVall, T.B.
Surgical Technology International I: 110-111
1991
ISSN/ISBN: 1090-3941 PMID: 28581592 Document Number: 378685
Early attempts at blood salvage during surgery shared many of the complications associated with the development of cardiopulmonary (heart-lung) bypass machines; especially, coagulopathy and air embolism. By the late 1970s, the technology had developed to the point where not only were the red blood cells salvaged, but washed and processed in a manner that prevented auto-immunisation, transfusion reactions, and transmission of diseases. Blood conservation became practical.