Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Autotransfusion with 2 syringes saves dogs with hemoabdomen
By Robinson, Duane A et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001)·2016·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Autotransfusion in dogs using a 2-syringe technique.
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Plain-English summary
Four dogs with a serious condition called hemoabdomen (bleeding in the abdomen) were treated for shock during surgery. The veterinarian used a special technique to collect and transfuse the dogs' own blood using two syringes, which helped restore their blood volume quickly. All four dogs received the transfusion safely, recovered well, and were able to go home within three days without any complications. This method proved to be effective in managing their critical condition.
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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.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27074590/