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C. Pheochromocytoma
Potential for marked hyperten-
sion due to high concentra-
tions of catecholamines.
Avoid aspirating at the tumor
site.
Resumption is an option after
copious irrigation with 0.9%
sodium chloride solution to
an alternate suction source.
D. Ascites
Tumor cells may be present.
Avoid aspirating into the sys-
tem if the surgical procedure
is for ovarian malignancy.
Hematologic Disorders
A. Sickle Cell Trait
Wash procedure produces
potential sickling of salvaged
cells.
Alert staff of potential for red
cell sickling.
B. Confirmed Sickle Cell
Anemia
Wash procedure produces
potential sickling of salvaged
cells.
Medical risks and benefits
should be discussed between
the surgeon and the medical
director of the surgical ser-
vices program.
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 sig-
nificant activity at room tem-
perature recommend
transfusion of blood through a
blood warmer.
Miscellaneous
A. Titanium Alloy Prosthesis
Effect of darkened tissue or
clots (blue/green/black) sur-
rounding prosthesis unknown
to systemic circulation.
Discontinue cell salvage until
the prosthesis and all dark-
ened tissue has been
removed. Resume after the
wound has been irrigated
with 0.9% sodium chloride
solution to an alternative suc-
tion source.
B. Liposuction
Fat concentration in salvaged
blood may be too high to
remove by washing.
Avoid cell salvage.
*
per AABB Guidelines for Blood Salvage and Reinfusion in Surgery and Trauma, 1997.
The physician should apply any existing local regulation or recommendation related to complications or con-
traindications.
Table A-1, Complications of and contraindications to perioperative blood recovery*
Substance
Effects
Recommended Action