P/N 53063-30, Manual revision: B
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C. Methylmethacrylate
1. Liquid or powder form
May cause circulatory col-
lapse.
Avoid aspiration in area
where product is being used.
Resumption is an option after
copious irrigation with 0.9%
sodium chloride solution to
an alternate suction source.
2. Hardened Form
May cause clogging of the
system.
Avoid aspiration in area
where product is being used.
Flush suction line occasion-
ally with anticoagulant or nor-
mal saline to keep clear.
Contaminants
A. Amniotic Fluid
Contains proteolytic enzymes
which may activate clotting.
Cell salvage is an option after
delivery of the fetus, removal
of the amniotic fluid, and
copious irrigation with 0.9%
sodium chloride solution to
an alternate suction source.
B. Bone Chips/Bone Grafting
Materials
May cause clogging of the
system.
Flush suction line occasion-
ally with anticoagulant solu-
tion or normal saline to keep
clear.
C. Bowel Contents
Potential for bacteremia.
Do not aspirate into system.
Resumption is an option after
copious irrigation with 0.9%
sodium chloride solution to
an alternate suction source.
D. Fat
May not wash out completely.
Retain visible fat layer in res-
ervoir and reinfusion bag.
Increase wash volume to
2000 ml. If visible fat layer
exists in reinfusion bag, piggy-
back two microaggregate fil-
ters between reinfusion bag
and transfer pack or infusion
set.
Table A-1, Complications of and contraindications to perioperative blood recovery*
Substance
Effects
Recommended Action
