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86891 Autologous blood outpatient salvage

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: Intraoperative blood salvage, Cell salvage, Operative autologous reinfusion

Operative autologous blood salvage and reinfusion during surgical procedures. Collects, processes, and returns patient's shed blood.

Clinical Context

Used during operative procedures to collect blood from surgical field, process it, and return it to patient, reducing need for allogeneic transfusion.

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Specialties

Transfusion MedicineSurgeryAnesthesia

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