Cell saver
Intraoperative cell salvage (ICS) is the method of harvesting red cells shed during surgery, processing and preparing them for safe return to the patient’s own circulation as an autologous red cell transfusion during or immediately after surgery including Orthopedic, Neuro, Obst&Gyn, General, Trauma and Cardiac Surgey
Subtitle Cell saver
How is blood collected
Intraoperative cell salvage involves collection of blood lost during surgery using a suction device. The blood is centrifuged and washed so that only concentrated red cells are collected and returned to the patient. Blood is usually returned to the patient intraoperatively but this can continue postoperatively.