Appendices
P/N 53063-50, Manual Revision: B
APP-6
References
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“Guidelines for Blood Salvage and Reinfusion in Surgery and Trauma,” American Association of
Blood Banks, 1997.
C. Cold Agglutinin Antibody
Agglutination of red cells
may occur at temperatures
lower than 37°C. Cold
agglutinins are in plasma
and will be washed off.
If cold agglutinins show significant
activity at room temperature
recommend transfusion of blood
through a blood warmer.
Miscellaneous
A. Titanium Alloy Prosthesis
Effect of darkened tissue or
clots (blue/green/black)
surrounding prosthesis
unknown to systemic
circulation.
Discontinue cell salvage until the
prosthesis and all darkened tissue
has been removed. Resume after the
wound has been irrigated with 0.9%
sodium chloride solution to an
alternative suction source.
B. Liposuction
Fat concentration in
salvaged blood may be too
high to remove by washing.
Avoid cell salvage.
Complications of and contraindications to perioperative blood recovery
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(Per 1997 AABB Guidelines for blood recovery and reinfusion in surgery and trauma pg 19-22)
Substance
Effects
Recommended Action
