How do I perform cell salvage during vaginal obstetric hemorrhage?

Background Obstetric hemorrhage is a leading cause of preventable maternal mortality. To combat this, obstetric organizations worldwide recommend consideration of autotransfusion during severe peripartum bleeding to minimize allogenic transfusion. Current guidelines for autotransfusion in obstetrics...

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Published in:Transfusion (Philadelphia, Pa.) Pa.), 2022-06, Vol.62 (6), p.1159-1165
Main Authors: Phillips, Jaclyn M., Sakamoto, Sara, Buffie, Alexandra, Su, Selma, Waters, Jonathan H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Autotransfusion
Blood
Blood Transfusion
Blood Transfusion, Autologous
Cesarean Section
Female
Hemorrhage
Humans
Obstetrics
Postpartum Hemorrhage - epidemiology
Postpartum Hemorrhage - therapy
Pregnancy
Transfusion
Vagina
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Summary:Background Obstetric hemorrhage is a leading cause of preventable maternal mortality. To combat this, obstetric organizations worldwide recommend consideration of autotransfusion during severe peripartum bleeding to minimize allogenic transfusion. Current guidelines for autotransfusion in obstetrics are limited to patients undergoing cesarean birth. At present, women experiencing vaginal obstetric hemorrhage are excluded from many obstetric autotransfusion protocols. However, emerging data suggest that autotransfusion of vaginally shed blood is both safe and feasible in the obstetric patient population. Methods and Materials In this review, we will provide an overview of the current literature surrounding cell salvage of vaginally send blood and a detailed outline of our institution's blood collection protocol. Results Recent data suggests autotransfusion of vaginally shed blood is both safe and effective. Discussion Implementation of autotransfusion technology into the delivery room is a critical next step for the advancement of transfusion medicine in obstetrics. This review provides an overview of the data surrounding autotransfusion of vaginally shed blood during maternal hemorrhage and describes practical suggestions for how it can be effectively implemented into routine practice.
ISSN:0041-1132
1537-2995
DOI:10.1111/trf.16846