Autotransfusion

Autotransfusion is commonly used intraoperatively and postoperatively. Intraoperative autotransfusion refers to the recovery of blood lost during surgery or the concentration of fluid in an extracorporeal circuit. Postoperative autotransfusion refers to the recovery of blood from the extracorporeal circuit or aspirated drainage at the end of surgery.

Advantages of Autotransfusion;

• High 2,3-DPG levels
• normothermic
• pH relatively normal
• Lower risk of infectious disease
• Functionally superior cells
• High Hct
• Lower potassium (compared to stored blood)
• May reduce the need for allogeneic red cell transfusion during certain surgeries such as adult elective cardiac and orthopedic surgery.

As Rectus Medical, we offer solutions in surgeries using autotransfusion products of Livanova Sorin Group, one of the world's largest companies in the biomedical sector.