Intraoperative salvage methods should be safe if aseptically carried
out using equipment which should be pyrogen free and should include
a filter capable of retaining potentially harmful particles and preclude
air embolism Complete written protocol of all transfusion procedure should be
maintained including criteria for selection, dosage, ancillary agents used,
prevention and treatment of adverse reactions Blood collected intraoperatively and not used during or immediately
following the operation should not be transfused to other patients POST OPERATIVE AND POST TRAUMATIC Blood from mediastinal drainage following cardiac surgery or from
chest following blunt trauma can be salvaged for autologous transfusion