Intraoperative autotransfusion for elective aortic surgery
- 1 October 1978
- journal article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in British Journal of Surgery
- Vol. 65 (10), 685-687
- https://doi.org/10.1002/bjs.1800651005
Abstract
Intraoperative autotransfusion using the Bentley ATS 100 was used in 23 patients requiring Dacron replacement of their abdominal aorta. An average of 2000 ml of blood was reinfused and a total heparinization dose was given. The mean haemoglobin fell 2·8 g/dl and on average 2 pints of banked blood were given in the post-operative period. Coagulation studies performed before and after surgery showed minimal alteration. We feel that further evaluation of this system is essential so that an alternative is established for when banked blood is not available. The system is particularly useful at the present time for such emergencies as a leaking abdominal aortic aneurysm and severe trauma to the live.Keywords
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