Efficacy of Intraoperative Cell Salvage on Perioperative Blood Transfusion in Pelvic and Acetabular Surgery: A Matched Cohort Analysis.

Journal: The Iowa orthopaedic journal
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Pelvic fractures often result in traumatic and intraoperative blood loss. Cell salvage (CS) is a tool where autologous blood lost during surgery is collected and recycled with anticoagulation, centrifugation to separate red blood cells, and washing to be reinfused back to the patient. The purpose of this study was to investigate our experience with CS in pelvic and acetabular surgery and its relationship to perioperative transfusion requirements.

Authors

  • Gireesh B Reddy
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, Florida, USA.
  • Neil V Mohile
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, Florida, USA.
  • Jessica D Leuchter
    University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA.
  • Rajan R Murgai
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, Florida, USA.
  • Joseph S Geller
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, Florida, USA.
  • Akhil Sharma
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, Florida, USA.
  • Ramakanth R Yakkanti
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, Florida, USA.
  • James C Shaw
    University of Texas, Houston, Texas, USA.