Clinical evaluation of autotransfusion system in open heart surgery

Abstract

especially after cadiopulmonary bypass and neutrarization of heparin, we have manufactured for trial an intraoperative autotransfusion system. The system is simple consisting of suction sube, cardiotomy reserver with filter. A clinical evaluation was made in 18 patients. The use of the autotranfusion system had favorable results, 1300ml of homologous blood were reduced satisfactory on the average. No complications were observed. The use of this system during open heart surgery i s seem to be effective to reduce the amount of homologous blood transfusion.