An Improved Method for Collection of Shed Mediastinal Blood for Autotransfusion

An Improved Method for Collection of Shed Mediastinal Blood for Autotransfusion

A standard method for collection of shed mediastinal blood has been modified to incorporate underwater-seal drainage and manometer-controlled suction through the chest catheter. This method is useful for autotransfusion of shed mediastinal or thoracic blood following cardiac surgical procedures.

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Veröffentlicht in:The Annals of thoracic surgery 1982-10, Vol.34 (4), p.471-472
Hauptverfasser: Voegele, L. Dieter, Causby, Gabrielle, Utsey, Thomas, Prioleau, William H., Hairston, Peter
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Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Blood Transfusion, Autologous - methods
Catheterization
Humans
Mediastinum - surgery
Suction
Thoracic Surgery
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Zusammenfassung:A standard method for collection of shed mediastinal blood has been modified to incorporate underwater-seal drainage and manometer-controlled suction through the chest catheter. This method is useful for autotransfusion of shed mediastinal or thoracic blood following cardiac surgical procedures.
ISSN:0003-4975
1552-6259
DOI:10.1016/S0003-4975(10)61415-4