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Recent studies focus on the positive effects autologous salvaged blood has on the immune system, as opposed to both homologous and autologous washed blood.
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Postoperative infections
A number of studies have showed a decreased incidence of postoperative infections in patients receiving autologous salvaged blood as compared to patients receiving homologous blood or autologous washed blood. (DJ Triulzi et al, 1992, see ref below)
Natural killer cell precursors
Gharehbaghian et al. (Lancet, 2004) show an increase of Natural Killer Cell Precursors in patients receiving autologous filtered blood, suggesting that the blood contains immunostimulants. Patients receiving washed autologous blood or homologous blood showed a decrease in Natural Killer Cell Precursors. (A Gharebhaghian et al, 2004, see ref below)
Neutrophil activity
A study by Iorwerth et al (The Knee, 2003) indicates that the use of autologous filtered blood alters the activity of PMN, thereby reducing the incidence of postoperative infections. (A Iorwerth et al, 2003, see ref below)
Astra Tech Recommendations
Astra Tech recommends that the re-infusion is limited to 2-3 units of autologous blood. The re-infusion should be completed within 6 hours from the start of collection (AABB standard).
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