Intraoperative blood cell salvage in obstetrics
National Institute for Clinical Excellence
Record ID 32005001254
English
Authors' objectives:
This study aims to assess the current evidence on intraoperative blood cell salvage in obstetrics.
Authors' recommendations:
1.1 Intraoperative blood cell salvage is an efficacious technique for blood replacement and its use is well established in other areas of medicine, but there are theoretical safety concerns when it is used in obstetric practice. Data collection is therefore important and clinicians should report all complications to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (www.mhra.gov.uk).
1.2 Whenever possible, patients should be fully informed of the potential complications. In addition, use of the Institute's Information for the public is recommended.
1.3 This procedure should only be performed by multidisciplinary teams who develop regular experience of intraoperative blood cell salvage.
Authors' methods:
Overview
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.nice.org.uk/page.aspx?o=280108
Year Published:
2005
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
England, United Kingdom
MeSH Terms
- Blood Transfusion, Autologous
- Intraoperative Care
- Obstetric Surgical Procedures
Contact
Organisation Name:
National Institute for Clinical Excellence
Contact Address:
MidCity Place, 71 High Holborn, London WC1V 6NA, UK. Tel: +44 020 7067 5800; Fax: +44 020 7067 5801
Contact Name:
nice@nice.nhs.uk
Contact Email:
nice@nice.nhs.uk
Copyright:
National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE)
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