Multimodal strategy for reduction of homologous transfusions in cranio-maxillofacial surgery.

Rohling, R G; Haers, P E; Zimmermann, A P; Schanz, U; Marquetand, R; Sailer, H F

doi:10.1016/S0901-5027(99)80207-0

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Rohling, R. G., Haers, P. E., Zimmermann, A. P., Schanz, U., Marquetand, R., & Sailer, H. F. (1999). Multimodal strategy for reduction of homologous transfusions in cranio-maxillofacial surgery. International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 28(2), 137–142. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0901-5027(99)80207-0

Abstract

The transfusion of homologous blood carries well-known risks that have prompted efforts to develop alternative techniques. Such measures are of particular interest to patients undergoing elective procedures. A total of 204 patients, out of 1470 patients who consecutively underwent major craniomaxillofacial procedures under general anesthesia over a two-year period, were enrolled in a prospective protocol to reduce homologous transfusion requirements when a blood loss in excess of 500 ml was anticipated. The data were compared with the