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Intraoperative Cell Salvage

Blood Management, Perfusion Devices, Perfusion Zone, Tiny Perfusion Letter

By reading this article you should be able to:

•Discuss why it may be beneficial to avoid allogeneic (donor) transfusion.
•List the benefits that intraoperative cell salvage (ICS) can provide.
•Identify when ICS usage is both appropriate and safe.
•Explain the complications of ICS.
•Describe areas of controversy relating to the use of ICS.

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