Intra-operative blood salvage in abdominal trauma
Gwynne Hughes, L. ; Thomas, D. W. ; Wareham, K. ; Jones, J. E. ; John, A. ; Rees, M.
Oxford, UK : Blackwell Science Ltd
Published 2001
Oxford, UK : Blackwell Science Ltd
Published 2001
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1365-2044
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Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
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Medicine
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We performed a retrospective audit of 1235 patients presenting between 1992 and 1997, following the introduction of intra-operative blood salvage at our hospital. Twenty-two cases of severe abdominal trauma requiring emergency laparotomy and intra-operative blood salvage were identified. The impact of intra-operative blood salvage in aiding resuscitation and reducing demand on allogeneic blood supplies is discussed.
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Electronic Resource
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