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Why is using a cell saver during surgery better than transfusions?

April 26, 2017CELL saver surgery transfusions

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Why is using a cell saver during surgery better than transfusions?

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The cell saver would theoretically save hospital days by avoiding complications of blood transfusion such as viral infection, fever, and GVHD (very rare except in immunosuppressed or coincidental partial sharing of HLA antigens). The downside is higher initial costs and lack of availability.