Reinfusion of blood salvage during the operation of the developmental dysplasia of the hip in children / 中国矫形外科杂志

ABSTRACT

[Objective]To evaluate the results of intraoperative autologous blood transfusion in pediatric orthopaedic operation.[Method]Intraoperative blood salvage was reinfusioned in 17 patients by Cell Saver 5.The volume of reinfusion blood and complications were recorded.[Result]Among 17 patients,an average of(171?53)ml autologous blood was transfused intraopratively.The use of Cell Saver 5 was directly responsible for a 80% reduction in the total amunts of homologous blood.Four patients has experienced transient hemoglobinuria.No other complications appeared.[Conclusion]Reinfusion of blood salvage during pediatric orthopaedic operation is safe and effective.It is able to reduce the amount of homologous blood transfusion.