Cell Salvage
Cell salvage collects, washes, and reinfuses a patient’s own shed blood during surgery, reducing allogeneic transfusion requirements. It preserves red cell mass while removing plasma, platelets, and anticoagulants. Contraindications include malignancy, bowel contamination, and amniotic fluid. Mastery requires proper setup, meticulous suctioning, vigilant monitoring for coagulopathy and hypocalcemia during reinfusion.
