[Handling of a Bellovac ABT drainage recuperation--blood auto transfusion device].
The authors describe the characteristics of the Bellovac ABT drainage recuperation -blood auto transfusion device along with its proper handling and the required nurses' care in order to minimize the risks and to provide optimum safety for patients. The authors also explain the potential complications and they discuss the main advantages and inconveniences this type of drainage has.
Gómez
Raquel Gómez
RG
Unidad de Reanimación Postquirúrgica y Quirófano, Hospital Germans Trias i Pujol de Badalona, Barcelona. rgomezgom@hotmail.com
Muñoz
Eva Ma Martínez
EM
Montañés
Ma Carmen Surroca
MC
D001804:Blood Transfusion, Autologous / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000451:nursing*; D004322:Drainage; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans