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Volume 15

Exploring Myths of Perioperative Autologous Red Blood Cell Salvage

MAC Ed CE credits
3
Price
$36
Exam runway
Valid through May 2029
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Starts immediately

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What you will learn

Focused, clinically relevant education.

Learning objectives

  1. 1Compare the quality of cell-salvaged versus allogeneic red blood cells, including morphology, deformability, oxygen-carrying capacity, lifespan, hemolysis, and immunological effects.
  2. 2Analyze the effects of cell salvage on coagulation and identify anticoagulant management strategies, including heparin clearance and alternatives for heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.
  3. 3Evaluate the safety of cell salvage in oncologic, obstetric, and contaminated surgical fields, and assess cost-effectiveness compared to allogeneic transfusion.