title: [Autologous blood transfusion].
abstract: Homologous blood is not always available in adequate amounts and it has a number of undesirable effects for the patient. Autotransfusion prevents these problems. In this review, the criteria for patient selection, the technical procedures, the advantages and the potential risks are described.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Adale
mesh_terms: D001804:Blood Transfusion, Autologous / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors
vernacular_title: Autologe metaggise aimatos.