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Kalmukov IA, Galliano A, Godolphin J, Ferreira R, Cardoso I, Norgate DJ, Bacon NJ. Ex vivo evaluation of a novel cell salvage device to recover canine erythrocytes. Vet Surg 2022; 51:1223-1230. [PMID: 36062370 DOI: 10.1111/vsu.13875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2021] [Revised: 06/14/2022] [Accepted: 07/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the ability of a cell salvage device to recover canine erythrocytes by direct aspiration of diluted packed red blood cells (pRBC) and saline rinse from blood-soaked surgical swabs. STUDY DESIGN Experimental study. SAMPLE POPULATION Twelve recently expired units of canine pRBC. METHODS pRBC units donated from a pet blood bank (after quality analysis) were diluted with anticoagulant, divided into two equal aliquots, and subsequently harvested by direct suction (Su), or soaked into swabs, saline-rinsed and suctioned (Sw). The volume of product, manual packed cell volume (PCV), and red blood cell mass (rbcM) were measured and compared before and after salvaging. The rbcM recovery was recorded as percentage ([rbcM post salvage]/[rbcM presalvage]x100). Statistical analysis of all measured values was performed (significance p < .05). RESULTS No difference was detected between pre- and post-salvage PCV or mean rise of PCV for either group. The volume of salvaged blood was 143 ml (SD ± 2.89 ml; Su) and 139.83 ml (SD ± 3.30 ml; Sw), p < .001. The average rbcM recovered was 88.43% (Su) and 84.74%. (Sw) averaged 84.74% (p = .015). Blood type and order of processing did not influence recovery. CONCLUSION The tested cell saver device reliably salvages canine blood in this ex vivo setting. Cell salvage via direct suction produces higher volumes of salvaged blood than rinsing blood-soaked swabs and salvaging the flush. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Washing blood-saturated surgical swabs results in a high harvest of red blood cells. The authors recommend it as an adjunct to direct suction to maximize erythrocyte recovery.
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- Ivan A Kalmukov
- Fitzpatrick Referrals Oncology and Soft Tissue, Guildford, UK
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- Fitzpatrick Referrals Oncology and Soft Tissue, Guildford, UK
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- Department of Mathematics, University of Surrey, Guildford, UK
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- Fitzpatrick Referrals Oncology and Soft Tissue, Guildford, UK
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- Fitzpatrick Referrals Oncology and Soft Tissue, Guildford, UK.,Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Surrey, Guildford, UK
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Cell salvage is an efficient method to reduce the transfusion of homologous banked blood, as documented by several meta-analyses detected in a systematic literature search. Cell salvage is widely used in orthopedics, trauma surgery, cardiovascular and abdominal transplantation surgery. The retransfusion of unwashed shed blood from wounds or drainage is not permitted according to German regulations. Following irradiation of wound blood, salvaged blood can also be used in tumor surgery. Cell salvage makes a valuable contribution to providing sufficient compatible blood for transfusions in cases of massive blood loss. Certain surgical procedures for Jehovah's Witnesses are only possible with the use of cell salvage. Another possible use is the washing of homologous banked blood, e. g. to prevent potassium-induced arrhythmia or sequestration of autologous platelets. Other advantages besides a good compatibility are the high vitality and functionality of the unstored autologous red blood cells. These have been declared a pharmaceutical product by the German transfusion task force in 2014, so that the autologous red blood cells are now under the control of the Pharmaceutical Products Act (AMG). The new hemotherapy guidelines, however, tolerate cell salvage only under strict rules, whereby the production of autologous blood during or after surgery is still possible without additional special permits. The new guidelines now require the introduction of a quality management system for cell salvage and regular quality controls. These quality controls include a control of the product hematocrit for every application, monthly controls of the protein and albumin elimination rates and the erythrocyte recovery rate for each cell salvage device. Testing for infection markers is not required. The application of cell salvage has to be reported to the appropriate authorities.
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Minkara AA, Lin AY, Vitale MG, Roye DP. Acute Kidney Injury Secondary to Cell Saver in Posterior Spinal Fusion. Spine Deform 2017; 5:430-434. [PMID: 29050721 DOI: 10.1016/j.jspd.2017.03.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2016] [Revised: 02/01/2017] [Accepted: 03/19/2017] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND Autologous blood transfusion, commonly referred to as cell saver, is frequently used in spinal fusion to salvage red blood cells because of the risk of significant intraoperative blood loss. This case report describes a case of acute kidney injury (AKI) secondary to cell saver use. Our objective is to increase the knowledge about the process of red blood cell salvage and this exceedingly rare complication. METHODS Chart and renal biopsy results for a single case were reviewed and reported in this retrospective study. RESULTS A healthy 18-year-old male patient underwent posterior spinal instrumentation and fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis with utilization of intraoperative autologous blood transfusion. The patient subsequently developed hematuria and AKI with a peak creatinine of 13.9 mg/dL. An extensive clinical workup, including autoimmune serology, excluded any identifying causes. A renal biopsy showed pigment-induced acute tubular necrosis. CONCLUSIONS This case, to our knowledge, is the first and only case report of AKI secondary to cell saver demonstrated by renal biopsy. The literature has shown both the benefit of cell saver by decreasing the need for allogeneic transfusion and the risk of transient hematuria. However, this case demonstrates the importance of monitoring patients for potential complications.
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- Anas A Minkara
- Columbia University Medical Center, 3959 Broadway, 8 North, New York, NY 10032, USA
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- Columbia University Medical Center, 3959 Broadway, 8 North, New York, NY 10032, USA
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- Columbia University Medical Center, 3959 Broadway, 8 North, New York, NY 10032, USA
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- Columbia University Medical Center, 3959 Broadway, 8 North, New York, NY 10032, USA.
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Transfusion of autologous blood, recovered from the surgical field, has been widely accepted for use in elective cases with significant blood loss. The use of these techniques in the setting of exsanguinating traumatic haemorrhage has been limited, however, by a number of confounding issues. These include: (a) the potential for increased infectious complications resulting from the reinfusion of blood from a contaminated field; (b) the risk of exacerbating a consumptive coagulopathy; (c) a potential increased risk of multiple organ failure syndrome due to the infusion of cytokines and activated inflammatory mediators; (d) the practicality and logistics of this approach in the moribund patient; and (e) the cost-effectiveness of this technology. The purpose of this review is to evaluate the current literature addressing these issues and better define the role for autologous transfusion in the trauma population.
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- Mizuki TANIGUCHI
- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Hamamatsu University School of Medcine
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Japanese Red Cross Shizuoka Hospital
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Autologous blood in obstetrics: where are we going now? BLOOD TRANSFUSION = TRASFUSIONE DEL SANGUE 2011; 10:125-47. [PMID: 22044959 DOI: 10.2450/2011.0010-11] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2011] [Accepted: 06/06/2011] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Liumbruno GM, Meschini A, Liumbruno C, Rafanelli D. The introduction of intra-operative cell salvage in obstetric clinical practice: a review of the available evidence. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2011; 159:19-25. [PMID: 21742428 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2011.06.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2011] [Revised: 05/13/2011] [Accepted: 06/09/2011] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Intra-operative blood salvage is common practice in many surgical specialties but its safety is questioned with concerns about the risks of contamination of recovered blood with amniotic fluid and of maternal-foetal alloimmunization. However, the role of cell salvage as a blood-saving measure in this clinical setting is progressively acquiring relevance thanks to the growing body of evidence regarding its quality and safety. Modern cell savers remove most particulate contaminants and leukodepletion filtering of salvaged blood prior to transfusion adds further safety to this technique. Amniotic fluid embolism is no longer regarded as an embolic disease and the contamination of the salvaged blood by foetal Rh-mismatched red blood cells can be dealt with using anti-D immunoglobulin; ABO incompatibility tends to be a minor problem since ABO antigens are not fully developed at birth. Maternal alloimmunization can be caused also by other foetal red cell antigens, but it should also be noted that the risk of alloimmunization of the mother from allogeneic transfusion may be even greater. Therefore the use of cell savers in obstetric clinical practice should be considered in patients at high risk for haemorrhage or in cases where allogeneic blood transfusion is difficult or impossible.
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- Giancarlo Maria Liumbruno
- UOC Immunoematologia e Medicina Trasfusionale, San Giovanni Calibita Fatebenefratelli Hospital, AFAR, Rome, Italy.
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Liumbruno GM, Liumbruno C, Rafanelli D. Intraoperative cell salvage in obstetrics: is it a real therapeutic option? Transfusion 2011; 51:2244-56. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1537-2995.2011.03116.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Since 2005, we have used a novel technique based on the closed cardiopulmonary bypass system without cardiotomy suction (minimal cardiopulmonary bypass [mini-CPB]) for aortic valve replacement (AVR). In this study, we investigated the clinical advantages of this approach. We prospectively studied 32 patients who underwent isolated AVR using the mini-CPB (group M, n = 13) or conventional CPB (group C, n = 19). We compared the hemodilution ratio, serum interleukin (IL)-6 and IL-8 levels, and blood transfusion volume between the two groups. The characteristics, duration of CPB, and aortic cross-clamping time did not differ between the two groups. The hemodilution ratio was significantly lower in group M just after starting CPB (M vs. C: 14% +/- 2% vs. 25% +/- 3%, p = 0.0009). IL-6 levels increased significantly after surgery in both groups, but the postoperative levels were significantly lower in group M at 6 (84.9 +/- 24.9 pg/ml vs. 152 +/- 78 pg/ml, p = 0.042) and 12 (72.7 +/- 36.1 pg/ml vs. 123 +/- 49.6 pg/ml, p = 0.029) hours after CPB. There were no differences in IL-8 or blood transfusion volume after CPB. Mini-CPB offers an alternative to conventional CPB for AVR and has some advantages regarding hemodilution and serum IL-6 levels. However, it is unlikely to become the standard approach for AVR because there are no marked clinical advantages of mini-CPB.
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Allam J, Cox M, Yentis SM. Cell salvage in obstetrics. Int J Obstet Anesth 2008; 17:37-45. [PMID: 18162201 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2007.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 101] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2007] [Revised: 04/01/2007] [Accepted: 08/01/2007] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The safety of cell salvage in obstetrics has been questioned because of the presumed risk of precipitating amniotic fluid embolism and, to a lesser extent, maternal alloimmunisation. For these reasons, experience in this field is limited and has lagged far behind that in other surgical specialties. There has, however, been renewed interest in its use over recent years, mainly as a result of problems associated with allogeneic blood transfusion. Our aim was to review the medical literature to ascertain the principles of cell salvage, the ability of the process to remove contaminants, and its safety profile in the obstetric setting. The search engines PubMed and Google Scholar were used and relevant articles and websites hand searched for further references. Existing cell salvage systems differ in their ability to clear contaminants and all require the addition of a leucocyte depletion filter. Although large prospective trials of cell salvage with autotransfusion in obstetrics are lacking, to date, no single serious complication leading to poor maternal outcome has been directly attributed to its use. Cell salvage in obstetrics has been endorsed by several bodies based on current evidence. Current evidence supports the use of cell salvage in obstetrics, which is likely to become increasingly commonplace, but more data are required concerning its clinical use.
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- J Allam
- Magill Department of Anaesthesia, Intensive Care and Pain Management, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London, UK.
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Murphy GJ, Rogers CS, Lansdowne WB, Channon I, Alwair H, Cohen A, Caputo M, Angelini GD. Safety, efficacy, and cost of intraoperative cell salvage and autotransfusion after off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery: A randomized trial. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2005; 130:20-8. [PMID: 15999036 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2004.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE We evaluated, in a randomized controlled trial, the safety and effectiveness of intraoperative cell salvage and autotransfusion of washed salvaged red blood cells after first-time coronary artery bypass grafting performed on the beating heart. METHODS Sixty-one patients undergoing off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting surgery were prospectively randomized to autotransfusion (n = 30; receiving autotransfused washed blood from intraoperative cell salvage) or control (n = 31; receiving homologous blood only as blood-replacement therapy). Homologous blood was given according to unit protocols. RESULTS The groups were well matched with respect to demographic and comorbid characteristics. Patients in the autotransfusion group had a significantly higher 24-hour postoperative hemoglobin concentration (11.9 g/dL; SD, 1.41 g/dL) than those in the control group (10.5 g/dL; SD, 1.37 g/dL) (mean difference, 1.02 g/dL; 95% confidence interval, 1.60-0.44 g/dL; P = .0007), as well as a 20% reduction in the frequency of homologous blood product use (11/31 vs 5/30; P = .095). Autotransfusion of washed red blood cells was not associated with any derangement of thromboelastograph values or laboratory measures of clotting pathway function (prothrombin time, activated partial thromboplastin time, and fibrinogen levels), increased postoperative bleeding, fluid requirements, or adverse clinical events. There was no statistical difference between groups in the total operation, hospitalization, and management costs per patient (median difference, USD 1015.90; 95% confidence interval, -USD 2260 to USD 206; P = .11). Conclusions Intraoperative cell salvage and autotransfusion was associated with higher postoperative hemoglobin concentrations, a modest reduction in transfusion requirements, no adverse clinical or coagulopathic effects, and no significant increase in cost compared with controls. This study supports its routine use in off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting surgery.
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- G J Murphy
- Bristol Heart Institute, University of Bristol, Bristol BS2 8HW, UK
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Haynes SL, Bennett JR, Torella F, McCollum CN. Does washing swabs increase the efficiency of red cell recovery by cell salvage in aortic surgery? Vox Sang 2005; 88:244-8. [PMID: 15877645 DOI: 10.1111/j.1423-0410.2005.00631.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES We investigated the contribution of swab washing to the efficiency of red cell recovery by intraoperative cell salvage (ICS) in 10 patients undergoing elective aortic aneurysm repair. MATERIALS AND METHODS Volumes and haemoglobin (Hb) concentrations were recorded in the blood recovered by direct suction and from washed swabs, both before and after processing with a Haemonetics Cell Saver 5. RESULTS The mean +/- standard deviation (SD) estimated blood loss was 991 +/- 403 ml, resulting in a mean +/- SD salvaged RBC volume of 380 +/- 124 ml. The median [interquartile (IQR) range] Hb collected from suction was 84.9 (61.8-131.4) g, of which 50.1 (45-71.5) g was returned to the patient after processing, a median yield of 68 (49-77)%. The swab wash produced a median (IQR) Hb of 39.4 (28.4-64.9) g, of which 26.2 (16.8-31) g was reinfused, a 67 (33-98)% yield. Swab wash thus contributed with a median (IQR) of 31 (24-39)% of the total RBC recovery. CONCLUSIONS Washing swabs improves the efficiency of red cell recovery by ICS.
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- S L Haynes
- Academic Surgery Unit, South Manchester University Hospital Trust, Manchester, UK.
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Dai B, Wang L, Djaiani G, Mazer CD. Continuous and discontinuous cell-washing autotransfusion systems. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2004; 18:210-7. [PMID: 15073716 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2004.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Biao Dai
- Department of Anesthesia, St Michael's Hospital and Toronto General Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Murphy GJ, Allen SM, Unsworth-White J, Lewis CT, Dalrymple-Hay MJR. Safety and efficacy of perioperative cell salvage and autotransfusion after coronary artery bypass grafting: a randomized trial. Ann Thorac Surg 2004; 77:1553-9. [PMID: 15111142 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2003.10.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/14/2003] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to ascertain whether cell salvage and autotransfusion after first time elective coronary artery bypass grafting is associated with a significant reduction in the use of homologous blood, a clinically significant derangement of postoperative clotting profiles, or an increased risk of postoperative bleeding. METHODS Patients were randomized to autotransfusion (n = 98) receiving autotransfused washed blood from intraoperative cell salvage and postoperative mediastinal fluid cell salvage after coronary artery bypass surgery or control (n = 102) receiving stored homologous blood only after coronary artery bypass surgery. RESULTS There was no statistical difference between the groups in terms of demographics, comorbidity, risk stratification, or operative details. Mean volume of blood autotransfused was 367 +/- 113 mL. Patients in the autotransfusion group were significantly less likely to receive a homologous blood transfusion compared with controls (odds ratio 0.40, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.22-0.71) and received significantly fewer units of blood per patient compared with controls (0.43 +/- 1.5 vs 0.90 +/- 2.0 U, p = 0.02). There was no difference between the groups in terms of postoperative blood loss, fluid requirements, blood product requirements, or in the incidence of adverse clinical events (p = NS chi(2)). Autotransfusion did not produce any significant derangement of thromboelastograph values or laboratory measures of clotting pathway function (prothrombin time, activated partial thromboplastin time, fibrinogen, and fibrinogen D-dimer levels) when compared with the effect of homologous blood transfusion (p = NS, repeated measures analysis of variance [MANOVA]). CONCLUSIONS Autotransfusion is a safe and effective method of reducing the use of homologous bank blood after routine first time coronary artery bypass grafting.
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- Gavin J Murphy
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, United Kingdom.
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Boralessa H, Cockburn H, Casbard A, Contreras M. Review of transfusion practice in orthopaedic surgery. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2004. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cuor.2003.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Wells PS. Safety and efficacy of methods for reducing perioperative allogeneic transfusion: a critical review of the literature. Am J Ther 2002; 9:377-88. [PMID: 12237729 DOI: 10.1097/00045391-200209000-00004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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A number of pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic technologies are in current use to minimize perioperative homologous blood use. Clinical trials, many of them randomized controlled trials, have been done evaluating these approaches and have demonstrated their efficacy. However, data on safety has relied mostly on case reports, uncontrolled studies, and, for the pharmacologic agents, extrapolation from the nonsurgical setting. In this review I analyze the data from the randomized trials and the lower-level evidence studies to provide the best estimates in safety with these alternatives. In general, these alternatives are safe with proper dosing and monitoring of effects. With aprotinin, the primary concern is anaphylaxis, and this predominantly with re-exposure. With aprotinin and with the anti-fibrinolytics, increased venous thromboembolic risk has not been a consistent finding. Tranexamic acid use intraoperatively is advantageous, but postoperative use appears to have no advantage and may be associated with renal dysfunction. DDAVP is low-risk, provided it is not overused, which can induce hyponatremia. Autologous predonation probably has similar risks as homologous blood with respect to transfusion errors and bacterial infection. As with most medical interventions, we must be vigilant to prevent human error.
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- Philip S Wells
- Department of Medicine, Ottawa Health Research Institute, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
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Amand T, Pincemail J, Blaffart F, Larbuisson R, Limet R, Defraigne JO. Levels of inflammatory markers in the blood processed by autotransfusion devices during cardiac surgery associated with cardiopulmonary bypass circuit. Perfusion 2002; 17:117-23. [PMID: 11958302 DOI: 10.1191/0267659102pf544oa] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Intraoperative blood salvage devices allowing a reinfusion of red blood cells (RBCs) after processing of shed blood and stagnant blood in the mediastinal cavity are more and more used to reduce homologous blood requirements in cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). As the proinflammatory activity of the shed blood also contributes to morbidity during CPB, we conducted a prospective study in order to examine the quality of autologous blood before and after processing with five different devices [BRAT2, Sequestra, Compact Advanced, Cell Saver 5 (CS5), Continuous Autologous Transfusion System (CATS)]. All systems resulted in an excellent haemoconcentration, ranging from 53.7% (Compact) to 68.9% (CATS). The concentrations and elimination rates of several inflammatory markers [IL-1beta, IL-2, IL-8, TNFalpha, myeloperoxidase (MPO), elastase] were examined. Except for the Sequestra, an important increase in concentration of IL-1beta (between 30% and 220%) has been observed after processing with each device. In contrast, the attenuation rate of IL-6 and TNFalpha (95%) was optimal for all investigated blood salvages systems. Regarding IL-8, only the CATS and CS5 systems were able to attenuate this biological parameter with an excellent efficacy. The rate of attenuation in MPO and elastase, as markers of leukocyte activation, was higher than 80% for all devices. In conclusion, the different RBC washing systems tested in this study resulted in a significant attenuation of the inflammatory response. Increased levels of IL-1beta after processing remained, however, unclear. According to the type of protocol, based on inlet haematocrit, fill and wash speeds, and wash volumes, small variations in reducing the inflammatory response have been observed from one device to another.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Liège, CHU and CHR, Belgium.
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Safwat AM, Bush R, Prevec W, Reitan JA. Intraoperative use of platelet-plasmapheresis in vascular surgery. J Clin Anesth 2002; 14:10-4. [PMID: 11880015 DOI: 10.1016/s0952-8180(01)00343-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVE To determine, in a pilot study, whether pheresis of plasma and platelets before surgical blood loss, with reinfusion of the autologous plasma and platelets after completion of the aortic reconstruction, will result in decreased bleeding and decreased transfusion of allogenic blood components in patients undergoing elective aortic reconstruction. DESIGN Randomized study. SETTING University medical center. INTERVENTIONS Patients were randomized to perioperative (acute) platelet plasmapheresis (APP group) versus conventional blood component therapy (control group). In the APP group, blood was withdrawn after induction of anesthesia, to sequester approximately 300 mL of platelet rich plasma (PRP); platelet poor plasma (PPP) and red blood cells (RBC) were sequestered as well. An autotransfusion device was used to collect and re-infuse autologous RBC during the course of the operation in both groups. After completion of the aortic reconstruction, autologous PRP and PPP were re-infused in the APP group. Blood loss, volume of blood component transfusions, and preoperative and postoperative hemoglobin (Hb), hematocrit (Hct), platelet, international normalized ratio (INR), and activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) were recorded. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS There was no difference between groups in demographics, preoperative laboratory values, or surgical procedures, although more patients were treated for aneurysms (73% vs. 60%) and fewer for occlusive disease (20% vs. 40%) in the control versus APP group. Also, there were no differences between the control and APP groups in duration of operation, blood loss, volume of colloid infused, or volume of allogenic RBC and plasma transfused. Patients in the APP group received a greater volume of crystalloid solution (9.1 +/- 3.4 L vs. 6.8 +/- 3.0 L; p = 0.002), but fewer units of allogenic platelets than the control group (0.7 +/- 1.0 units vs. 0.2 +/- 0.4 units; p < 0.04). There were no differences in postoperative Hb, Hct, INR, aPTT, or fibrinogen. The platelet count was lower in the APP group than in the control group (123 +/- 40 x 10(3)/mm(3) vs. 182 +/- 51 x 10(3)/mm(3); p = 0.004). CONCLUSIONS Perioperative platelet plasmapheresis led to fewer allogenic platelet transfusions in patients undergoing elective aortic reconstruction. However, there was no decrease in blood loss and no reduction in transfusion of allogenic RBC or plasma. Perioperative platelet plasmapheresis is not recommended for routine use in elective aortic reconstruction.
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- Amira M Safwat
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, University of California, Davis School of Medicine, Davis, CA, USA
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Orlinsky M, Shoemaker W, Reis ED, Kerstein MD. Current controversies in shock and resuscitation. Surg Clin North Am 2001; 81:1217-62, xi-xii. [PMID: 11766174 DOI: 10.1016/s0039-6109(01)80006-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Many controversies and uncertainties surround resuscitation of hemorrhagic shock caused by vascular trauma. Whereas the basic pathophysiology is better understood, much remains to be learned about the many immunologic cascades that lead to problems beyond those of initial fluid resuscitation or operative hemostasis. Fluid therapy is on the verge of significant advances with substitute oxygen carriers, yet surgeons are still beset with questions of how much and what type of initial fluid to provide. Finally, the parameters chosen to guide therapy and the methods used to monitor patients present other interesting issues.
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- M Orlinsky
- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles County and University of Southern California Medical Center, Los Angeles 90033, USA.
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Innerhofer P, Wiedermann FJ, Tiefenthaler W, Schobersberger W, Klingler A, Velik-Salchner C, Oswald E, Salner E, Irschick E, Kühbacher G. Are leukocytes in salvaged washed autologous blood harmful for the recipient? The results of a pilot study. Anesth Analg 2001; 93:566-72. [PMID: 11524319 DOI: 10.1097/00000539-200109000-00008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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To explore whether polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMNL) are activated to the priming threshold through intraoperative blood salvage, and are thus able to induce endothelial damage, we investigated chemotactic response (n = 20) and respiratory burst (RB; n = 20) of PMNL without (basal respiratory burst, bPMNL-RB) and after in vitro stimulation with formyl-Met-Leu-Phe (fMLP-RB) and phorbol myristate acetate (PMA-RB). Blood was processed with a continuous autotransfusion device (CATS). Heparin (Heparin group) and sodium citrate (Citrate group) were used alternately as an anticoagulant for each half of the chemotaxis and RB studies. Comparison of measurements from the processed autologous erythrocyte concentrates (paEC) to pre- and intraoperative arterial blood samples showed no statistically significant difference for any test of PMNL functional responses in an orthopedic patient population. Analysis of intraindividual changes demonstrated a significantly increased bPMNL-RB (both groups, P = 0.0032; Heparin group, P = 0.0098), fMLP-RB (both groups, P = 0.0484; Citrate group, P = 0.0371), and PMA-RB (Citrate group, P = 0.002) in the paEC compared with intraoperative arterial samples, whereas the chemotactic response did not change. Nevertheless, median values of all RB measurements in the paEC were within the range of pre- and intraoperative values, indicating that PMNLs contained in the paEC are neither impaired nor activated to the priming threshold. The results confirm the clinical experience that intraoperative blood salvage is safe to use during major orthopedic surgery and questions the beneficial effect of special leukocyte-removing filters.
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- P Innerhofer
- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, The Leopold-Franzens University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria.
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Klodell CT, Richardson JD, Bergamini TM, Spain DA. Does Cell-Saver Blood Administration and Free Hemoglobin Load Cause Renal Dysfunction? Am Surg 2001. [DOI: 10.1177/000313480106700111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Our aim was to evaluate the impact of cell-saver volume and free hemoglobin load on renal dysfunction. Intraoperative blood salvage was conducted in standard fashion, and in each case a sample of the blood was removed for testing. Outcome data on individual patients were collected during a 6-year period (1992–1998). The total amount of free hemoglobin each patient received was calculated. Renal dysfunction was defined as a rise in creatinine level of 1.0 mg/dL above baseline. There were a total of 125 patients who received salvaged blood. The free hemoglobin concentration ranged from 19 to 304 mg/dL (mean, 87.5 mg/dL). Patients were stratified into groups on the basis of the total free hemoglobin received, and the Kruskal-Wallis test demonstrated a difference between groups in the prevalence of renal dysfunction ( P < 0.001). A total of 15 patients (12%) had significant postoperative renal dysfunction. There was an association between the amount of free hemoglobin load and subsequent renal dysfunction. This may warrant further study toward establishing policies and limits regarding maximal free hemoglobin blood.
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- Charles T. Klodell
- From the Department of Surgery, University of Louisville School of Medicine, and the Veterans Administration Medical Center, Louisville, Kentucky
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- From the Department of Surgery, University of Louisville School of Medicine, and the Veterans Administration Medical Center, Louisville, Kentucky
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- From the Department of Surgery, University of Louisville School of Medicine, and the Veterans Administration Medical Center, Louisville, Kentucky
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- From the Department of Surgery, University of Louisville School of Medicine, and the Veterans Administration Medical Center, Louisville, Kentucky
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DeBois WJ, Girardi LN, Lawrence S, McVey J, Cahill A, Elmer B, Zanichelli M. Perfusion method for thoracoabdominal aneurysm repair using the open distal technique. Perfusion 2000; 15:231-6. [PMID: 10866425 DOI: 10.1177/026765910001500308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Challenges related to perfusion support of thoracoabdominal aneurysm repair include maintenance of distal aortic perfusion, rapidity of fluid resuscitation, and avoidance of both hypothermia and excessive hemodilution. Using available technology, we have devised a circuit and protocol that addresses these issues. To accomplish such support a bypass circuit consisting of 3/8 inch tubing connected to a centrifugal pump and low-prime heat exchanger was constructed. The circuit was primed via 1/4 inch spiked connectors attached to a 3-liter bag of normal saline. After initial de-airing, the solution was recirculated through this bag. Patients were anticoagulated with 1 mg/kg of heparin prior to initiation of support. Left atrial-descending aorta bypass was used primarily. A cell salvage device was used for autotransfusion. All blood products were delivered via a rapid infusion device. During partial exsanguination, shed blood was not processed, but directed to the rapid infusor for immediate retransfusion. Any packed cells given were washed prior to transfusion. Citrate dextrose solution was used as an anticoagulant for the cell scavenger. This configuration was used successfully in 50 procedures during an 18-month period. Use of this low-prime, custom circuit reduced both hemodilution and cost. A connection off the cell salvage pump offers fast retransfusion of shed blood during partial exsanguination. Minimal heparinization and citrate anticoagulation appears to reduce coagulopathy.
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- W J DeBois
- Perfusion Services, New York Presbyterian Hospital, Cornell Medical Center, NY 10021, USA
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Sharifi M, Turrentine MW, Mahomed Y, Pompili VJ, Dillon JC. Left internal mammary artery graft perforation due to high-pressure stent deployment. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 1999; 47:199-202. [PMID: 10376505 DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1522-726x(199906)47:2<199::aid-ccd16>3.0.co;2-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Perforation of newly placed left internal mammary artery (LIMA) grafts due to stent deployment is an infrequent but potentially dangerous complication of coronary interventions. It may lead to brisk hemorrhage and massive cardiac tamponade requiring emergent pericardiocentesis and surgery. We report a case of a LIMA graft perforation following stent deployment with a high-pressure balloon 12 days after surgery. The patient was treated with emergent pericardiocentesis, rapid autotransfusion of the pericardial aspirate into the systemic circulation, and surgical repair of the ruptured vessel.
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- M Sharifi
- Department of Medicine, The Krannert Institute of Cardiology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis 46202, USA
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Faught C, Wells P, Fergusson D, Laupacis A. Adverse effects of methods for minimizing perioperative allogeneic transfusion: a critical review of the literature. Transfus Med Rev 1998; 12:206-25. [PMID: 9673005 DOI: 10.1016/s0887-7963(98)80061-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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- C Faught
- Department of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Wagner FF, Flegel WA, Kubanek B. Blood transfusion: influence of transfusion therapy on outcome. Curr Opin Anaesthesiol 1998; 11:167-75. [PMID: 17013215 DOI: 10.1097/00001503-199804000-00009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Few studies have addressed the influence of different transfusion therapies on outcome in a convincing way. Proven adverse impact of allogeneic blood on outcome is minimal. Acute mortality has declined to about 1 : 500,000 and the rate of transfusion-transmitted infections is decreasing, too. Data on postoperative infections and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma as possible adverse effects are controversial. Evidence for an increased risk of tumour recurrences is lacking. Alternatives to allogeneic blood may have appreciable risks: perioperative blood recovery had a fatality rate of more than 1 : 40,000. Reduction of allogeneic blood exposure may not be equated with improved outcome.
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- F F Wagner
- Abteilung Transfusionsmedizin, Universität and DRK-Blutspendezentrale Ulm, Ulm, Germany
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