Implementation of the Continuous AutoTransfusion System (C.A.T.S) in open abdominal aortic aneurysm repair: an observational comparative cohort study.
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Western Vascular Institute, Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, University College Hospital, Galway, Newcastle RD, Galway, Ireland.Issue Date
2008MeSH
AgedAged, 80 and over
Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal
Blood Transfusion, Autologous
Case-Control Studies
Costs and Cost Analysis
Female
Humans
Length of Stay
Male
Middle Aged
Observation
Postoperative Complications
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Implementation of the Continuous AutoTransfusion System (C.A.T.S) in open abdominal aortic aneurysm repair: an observational comparative cohort study., 42 (1):32-9 Vasc Endovascular SurgPublisher
Vascular and endovascular surgeryJournal
Vascular and endovascular surgeryDOI
10.1177/1538574407309316PubMed ID
18238865Abstract
The use of the Continuous AutoTransfusion System (C.A.T.S; Fresenius Hemotechnology, Bad Homburg v.d.H., Germany), which conserves allogenic blood, is reported in 187 patients having abdominal aortic aneurysm repair during a 9-year period. Patients were allocated to C.A.T.S if a Haemovigilance technician was available. A mean of 685 mL of retrieved blood was reinfused in 101 patients receiving C.A.T.S; 61% required 2 U or less. All control patients required 3 U or more of allogenic blood. Allogenic transfusion in C.A.T.S patients decreased significantly (P < .0001). Mean intensive care unit stay was significantly reduced in C.A.T.S patients (P = .042). Mean postoperative hospital stay was 18 days for C.A.T.S group and 25 days in control patients (P = .014). The respective 30-day mortality was 12% versus 19% (P = .199). The C.A.T.S markedly reduced the amount of blood transfused, was associated with reduced intensive care unit and postoperative hospital stay, and was cost-effective.Item Type
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1538-5744ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1177/1538574407309316
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