[Pre and post-operative autotransfusion. A comparative study of hematology, biochemistry and red cell metabolism in pre-...
Published in Sangre
In spite of lower haematocrit and haemoglobin but higher free plasma haemoglobin content, drained blood had higher ATP and 2,3-DPG concentration than pre-deposit, stored blood. Drained blood showed also less ion alterations and probably a lesser immunosuppressor capability. Thus, postoperative blood recovery seems a good source of red cell, with hi...