title: Autologous transfusion. A safe alternative for the 1990s.
abstract: Autologous transfusion is a safe and affordable alternative to the traditional use of homologous blood. Many persons who would not ordinarily meet the criteria for homologous or directed donation can be autologous donors. The use of autologous blood ensures that the patient will not contract AIDS or hepatitis from transfused blood products. Many community hospitals have autologous blood programs, which allow them to draw, store, and reinfuse blood all under one roof.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, Humana Hospital-Overland Park, Kansas, Ms.
authors.forename: I M
authors.initials: IM
authors.lastname: Peterson
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Wilcox
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Whipperman
mesh_terms: D001771:Blood Banks / Q000458:organization & administration; D001782:Blood Donors; D001804:Blood Transfusion, Autologous / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*; D002985:Clinical Protocols / Q000592:standards; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans