Intraoperative cell salvage technique in patients undergoing complex endovascular aortic repair

Abstract

Complex endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) requires the use of multiple small sheath cannulation inside a large sheath. Because the large sheath is not designed for multiple small sheath cannulation, large amounts of blood loss can be encountered in complex EVARs. Cell Saver can be used effectively in complex EVARs using a modified draping technique, allowing for increased cell salvage and autogenous transfusions as needed.

Keywords

• Cell Saver
• Autologous transfusion
• Blood transfusion
• Endovascular aneurysm repair
• Blood management