Guidelines for autologous transfusion. II. Perioperative haemodilution and cell salvage. British Committee for Standards in Haematology Blood Transfusion Task Force. Autologous Transfusion Working Party

Effects of standardized acute normovolemic hemodilution on intraoperative allogeneic blood transfusion in patients undergoing major maxillofacial surgery

“…Interestingly this result conflicts with statements in clinical publications predicting a benefit of ANH in terms of a significant allogeneic RBC transfusion reduction already after a BL fract of 20% 4,7,17 .…”

Laparoscopic splenectomy and azygoportal disconnection with intraoperative splenic blood salvage

“…Therefore, the transfusion of Rh-positive RBCs to the patient may be required if massive hemorrhage occur during surgery. Intraoperative blood salvage is recommended for patients with rare blood types [40].…”

Blood Transfusion Practices in Major Orthopaedic Surgery

“…The recommendation is to use it in patients where intra-operative blood loss of 1000-1500mls is anticipated (Gargaro 1991;Schmied 1998;Slagis 1991;Wilson 1989). It can be used in pelvic surgery and revision arthroplasty where infection has been ruled out and should not be used in bacterial contamination or tumour surgery (Napier 1997).…”