title: Clinical implications of the impact of autologous blood donation on functional recovery.
abstract: The practice of depositing units of autologous blood to prepare for elective surgery is steadily increasing. This article outlines the advantages and limitations of autologous blood donations. Secondary analysis from a study of functional recovery following total knee replacement compares functional outcomes of people who predeposited autologous units with those who did not. Clinical implications and suggestions are made for managing the patient's physiologic status during the donation process, as well as hemodynamic status during the postoperative transfusion period.
authors.forename: P S
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: Schremp
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Jeffrey
authors.forename: K M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Paskert
authors.forename: B L
authors.initials: BL
authors.lastname: Roberts
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001804:Blood Transfusion, Autologous / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D007720:Knee Prosthesis / Q000451:nursing*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care; D010353:Patient Education as Topic