Abstract
Objective: To describe the successful use of an autotransfusion technique utilizing 2 syringes in 4 dogs. Case Series Summary: All 4 dogs in this series had a hemoabdomen and subsequent hypovolemic shock. During surgery blood was collected from the abdominal cavity by the surgeon and passed to an assistant. The blood was then transferred to a second syringe for direct IV administration. The blood was passed through an inline blood filter prior to reaching the patient. Given the transfusion volume and administration time frame, 3 cases were classified as a massive transfusion. All 4 dogs survived the transfusion, were discharged within 3 days of surgery/transfusion and no complications were noted. New or Unique Information Provided: This case series describes a relatively simple method of performing an autotransfuion in patients with hemoabdomen and hypovolemic shock.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 766-774 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care |
Volume | 26 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 1 2016 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society 2016
Keywords
- blood transfusion
- canine
- hemoabdomen
- massive transfusion