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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 94-B, Issue SUPP_XXXIX | Pages 87 - 87
1 Sep 2012
Do autologous blood re-infusion systems reduce the requirement for transfusion in patients undergoing total knee replacement? Is it a cost effective solution?
Mertes S Raut S Khanduja V
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Aim

The aim of this study was to determine the effects of using the Bellovac autologous blood salvage system on blood transfusion requirements, adverse event rate, post-operative length of stay (POLOS) and mobilisation in patients who have undergone a total knee replacement.

Methods

This is a retrospective cohort study of 471 patients who underwent a total knee replacement (TKR) at our institution between January 2008 and August 2009. All patients received an autologous blood salvage drain in theatre. Their medical records were reviewed and a database created to assess the efficacy of the blood salvage system.

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