title: Alternatives to homologous blood transfusion.
abstract: This article presented an overview of the available alternatives to homologous blood transfusion. Each of these alternatives will be examined in depth in subsequent articles of this issue. The recurrent themes of conservatism and recycling of one's own blood will be emphasized throughout the text by the various authors. Emerging technologies and techniques, and their potential influence on transfusion therapy will be evaluated.
authors.affiliation: Peninsula Vascular Surgery Associates, Burlingame, CA 94010.
authors.forename: R L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Tawes
mesh_terms: D001782:Blood Donors; D001802:Blood Substitutes / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001804:Blood Transfusion, Autologous / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D000075202:Contraindications; D006438:Hemodilution; D006487:Hemostasis; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors; D065227:Transfusion Reaction
chemical_list: D001802:Blood Substitutes