This document discusses different methods for intraoperative blood conservation. It describes three main types of autologous blood transfusion: preoperative autologous donation, acute normovolumic hemodilution, and intraoperative cell salvage. Intraoperative cell salvage involves collecting blood lost during surgery, washing and separating red blood cells, and reinfusing them to the patient. The document outlines the detailed cell salvage process and different devices used, including cell processors that centrifuge and wash blood and ultrafiltration devices that filter whole blood. It notes advantages and considerations for each method of autologous blood transfusion.
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