Cell saver use in obstetrics.

J Obstet Gynaecol · Jan 2010

Cell saver use in obstetrics.

This study is a review of our experience of using the cell saver in obstetrics. The main aim was to determine its role in decreasing the need for homologous blood transfusion. A retrospective study of patients identified as being at high risk of massive obstetric haemorrhage at the time of caesarean section during the period between July 2005 and August 2008, was undertaken. ⋯ A total of 13 units of salvaged blood were transfused successfully, saving approximately GB£1,800. Cell salvage in our practice has not been very effective due to non-availability of trained staff in emergencies and unfamiliarity of techniques, leading to poor salvage via suction. Most of our blood loss is swabbed not suctioned and lack of salvaging blood from swabs is a contributory factor.

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- S Malik, H Brooks, and T Singhal.
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Leicester General Hospital, Leicester, UK. s_malik00@hotmail.com
- J Obstet Gynaecol. 2010 Jan 1;30(8):826-8.
AbstractThis study is a review of our experience of using the cell saver in obstetrics. The main aim was to determine its role in decreasing the need for homologous blood transfusion. A retrospective study of patients identified as being at high risk of massive obstetric haemorrhage at the time of caesarean section during the period between July 2005 and August 2008, was undertaken. Cases were identified from our electronic database. A of 147 cases were identified. Cell saver was used in 77 (52%) of these cases. A total of 13 units of salvaged blood were transfused successfully, saving approximately GB£1,800. Cell salvage in our practice has not been very effective due to non-availability of trained staff in emergencies and unfamiliarity of techniques, leading to poor salvage via suction. Most of our blood loss is swabbed not suctioned and lack of salvaging blood from swabs is a contributory factor.

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