Autohemotransfusion

Autohemotransfusion: the essence of the procedure and areas of application

Autohemotransfusion (autohaemotransfusio) is a procedure in which the patient is transfused with his own blood. Autohemotransfusion is a type of blood transfusion and can be performed for both therapeutic and surgical purposes.

The essence of the procedure is that the patient's blood is taken from a vein, then it is processed and transfused back into his body. During the processing process, blood can be subjected to various treatment methods, such as ozonation, ultraviolet irradiation, and physical or chemical treatment.

One of the main advantages of autologous transfusion is that the patient's blood is not at risk of transmitting infectious diseases that can be transmitted by transfusion of donor blood. In addition, autotransfusion additionally allows the patient's own blood to be used as a source of iron, which may be important for people with iron deficiency.

Autotransfusion can also be useful in surgical practice, especially in cases where a major operation involving blood loss is planned. In such cases, the patient may be asked to donate their blood in advance so that it can be transfused during surgery. This reduces the risk of transmitting infectious diseases and may reduce the need for donated blood.

However, despite the benefits, autohemotransfusion is not a panacea and may have its own risks and limitations. For example, during the procedure there may be problems with stopping bleeding, and there may also be risks of contamination of the patient’s blood with microorganisms that can enter the blood during the procedure.

Overall, autohemotransfusion is a useful and effective procedure that can be used in various fields of medicine. When used correctly and risks are managed, it can help patients reduce the risk of transmitting infectious diseases and reduce the need to use donated blood.

What is autohemotransuition

Autotransfusion is a procedure during which the patient's own blood is replaced with blood from a vein or artery. It is carried out in order to provide a fast-acting blood transfusion without compromising the human immune system.