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Benefits of Autologous Blood Transfusion vs. Donor Blood Transfusion

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Autologous blood transfusion (also known as autotransfusion) has a number of advantages for patients compared to donor blood transfusion. For patients with concerns about receiving donor blood, whether related to religious beliefs, disease transmission, vaccines, or immune response, autotransfusion is an ideal solution with a variety of added benefits. Benefits of Autologous Blood Transfusion for […]

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Why Filters Are Important for Autotransfusion

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Autotransfusion, or autologous blood transfusion, is the process of salvaging and filtering a patient’s blood and returning it to their body. This process was implemented as early as 1818, but without the ability to fully strain contaminants from the blood, it was not always successful or without serious risks until data and innovation enabled more

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Does the Use of Tranexamic Acid (TXA) Exclude the Need for Autotransfusion?

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Tranexamic Acid (TXA) is an antifibrinolytic agent that is administered to prevent blood loss, and it works by slowing the breakdown of blood clotting. TXA can help reduce the need or degree of blood transfusion, but it does not always eliminate transfusion requirements. The use of TXA should not necessarily be viewed as an alternative

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What Is CAP Accreditation, and How Does It Apply to Your Autotransfusion Services?

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The College of American Pathologists (CAP) has an accreditation program for laboratories to ensure quality standards are being met and maintained. Along with the Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies (AABB) and the Joint Commission, CAP requires accredited hospitals to monitor the usage of blood and blood components in order to improve care.

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Are Your Nurses Prepared to Manage Your Autotransfusion?

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Autotransfusion is safer and more efficient than traditional donor transfusions, eliminating intermediate processes and costs while reducing the risk of complications. But cleaning and returning a patient’s blood to their body is a multi-step process with indications and contraindications, so it’s important for nurses and critical care specialists to understand what’s involved.  Additionally, trauma is

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Why More Surgeons Are Using Autotransfusion at Ambulatory Surgery Centers

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More spinal and hip surgeries are being conducted at ASCs, likely because rates of infection are lower at outpatient facilities and procedures cost up to 50% less at ASCs than at hospitals. Now, autotransfusion is becoming a popular choice in those settings due to additional cost savings and the reduced risk of complications that it

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Sarah Witulski, Clinical Technician II, Saves the Day with Unrelenting Attention to Detail

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Recently, Sarah Witulski, Clinical Technician II, made a wonderful impact on a spine ATS case. Energy and unrelenting attention to detail are the mark of a great clinician, and she provided both to ensure that a patient received Bovine Heparin instead of pork, from which she is allergic. Sarah was doing her pre-case check by

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Day in the Life: ATS Edition with Kimberly Sharp

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We greatly appreciate and value all of our SpecialtyCare ATS employees. We’re highlighting one of our Area Managers, Kimberly Sharp, whose work upholds our mission and vision. She discusses what led her to healthcare and what a typical day in her role looks like while sharing valuable advice and memorable moments from her career.   How

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Day in the Life: ATS Edition with Stephen Watkins

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We greatly appreciate and value all of our SpecialtyCare ATS employees. This week, we’re highlighting one of our Clinical Managers, Stephen Watkins, whose work upholds our mission and vision. He discusses what led him to healthcare and what a typical day in his role looks like while sharing valuable advice and memorable moments from his

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The Truth About Autotransfusion 

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The truth is autotransfusion safely outperforms donor blood transfusions and significantly reduces costs for your hospital, clinic, or medical facility. SpecialtyCare is the leading choice for OR support services, helping you build an operating room of excellence. Our team of experts is consistent, participating in annual clinical competency testing and providing quality data reports with

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