Results for tag: "Autotransfusion"

Autotransfusion is a process of collecting and re-infusing a patient's own blood during or after a surgical procedure. It is a form of blood banking that is used to reduce the need for donor blood and to reduce the risk of transfusion-related complications. Autotransfusion is typically used in cardiac, orthopedic, and trauma surgeries. Autotransfusion systems are designed to collect, process, and store a patient's own blood for re-infusion. The systems typically include a cell saver device, a blood collection and processing system, and a blood storage system. The cell saver device is used to collect and process the patient's blood during surgery. The blood collection and processing system is used to collect and process the patient's blood after surgery. The blood storage system is used to store the patient's blood for re-infusion. Autotransfusion is an important part of blood banking and is used to reduce the need for donor blood and to reduce the risk of transfusion-related complications. Some companies in the autotransfusion market include Haemonetics Corporation, Fresenius Kabi, Terumo BCT, and LivaNova. Show Less Read more