Intraoperative cell salvage ('autologous blood transfusion') collects, washes, and reinfuses a patient's own blood during surgery or trauma, reducing need for donor blood. This guideline covers indications, contraindications, the collect-wash-reinfuse process, and complication prevention.
“Autologous Blood Transfusion (Intraoperative Cell Salvage): Clinical Guideline” is part of iMedCompanion’s plain-language library for international patients travelling to China for care. It explains what usually happens, what to prepare, and where to find related specialists and hospitals.
No. It explains what usually happens so you can ask better questions; decisions are made with your own specialist.
The guides are published in English; interpretation and translation are arranged as a separate service.
Each guide links to related specialists and hospitals, or you can send an enquiry and a medical advisor will match you.
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