title: The basic concepts of an autotransfusor: the Cell-Saver.
abstract: The basic concepts in the technology and techniques have been presented. Other articles in this issue discuss in more detail the physiological considerations of autotransfused RBCs as well as the efficiency of the Cell-Saver from the standpoint of a hematologic evaluation.
authors.affiliation: Peninsula Vascular Surgery Associates, Burlingame, CA 94010.
authors.forename: R L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Tawes
authors.forename: T B
authors.initials: TB
authors.lastname: DuVall
mesh_terms: D001804:Blood Transfusion, Autologous / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D017707:Erythrocyte Transfusion / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007430:Intraoperative Care