D O Selo-Ojeme1. 1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Southend Hospital, Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SSO ORY, U.K.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To review the role of intraoperative blood salvage and autologous blood transfusion in the management of ruptured ectopic pregnancy. DATA SOURCES: A complete review of relevant current and old literature using the MEDLINE search strategy. STUDY SELECTION: Papers were selected for their relevance to the topic. Preference was for use of blood salvage and autotransfusion in ectopic pregnancy. Other related studies dealing with the use of intraperitoneal blood were also reviewed. DATA EXTRACTION AND SYNTHESIS: Papers were read and analysed. The information on the properties of intraperitoneal blood, the indications, contraindications, complications as well as the techniques for its use were synthesised for the current article. CONCLUSION: Based on reviewed information, intraoperative blood salvage and autotransfusion is a simple, effective and safe method of blood replacement. Its use should be of primary consideration in the management of ruptured ectopic pregnancy.
OBJECTIVE: To review the role of intraoperative blood salvage and autologous blood transfusion in the management of ruptured ectopic pregnancy. DATA SOURCES: A complete review of relevant current and old literature using the MEDLINE search strategy. STUDY SELECTION: Papers were selected for their relevance to the topic. Preference was for use of blood salvage and autotransfusion in ectopic pregnancy. Other related studies dealing with the use of intraperitoneal blood were also reviewed. DATA EXTRACTION AND SYNTHESIS: Papers were read and analysed. The information on the properties of intraperitoneal blood, the indications, contraindications, complications as well as the techniques for its use were synthesised for the current article. CONCLUSION: Based on reviewed information, intraoperative blood salvage and autotransfusion is a simple, effective and safe method of blood replacement. Its use should be of primary consideration in the management of ruptured ectopic pregnancy.