title: [Peculiar indications and results of the use of a blood cell saver apparatus in cardiac surgery].
abstract: Results are reported of the use of autotransfusion by means of the blood cell saver in a group of patients at high risk for hemorrhage in Heart Surgery Department. Methods employed are described, and results are discussed: these were encouraging both from the clinical and biological viewpoints. The cost benefits of this procedure are emphasized and technical perspectives outlined with respect to recovery of plasma and platelets.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001804:Blood Transfusion, Autologous / Q000191:economics / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation*; D017707:Erythrocyte Transfusion; D005260:Female; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012306:Risk
vernacular_title: Indications particulières et résultats de l'apport d'un appareil récupérateur de sang (ARS) en chirurgie cardiaque.