Wherever significant blood loss is anticipated.

Intraoperative cell salvage is appropriate across a wide case mix whenever meaningful blood loss is expected and autologous return is clinically indicated. Our operators work across all of it, in both public and private theatres.

CLINICAL JUDGEMENT

When cell salvage fits, and when it does not.

The decision to use cell salvage rests with the treating anaesthetist and surgeon. Our role is to make it straightforward to have a capable operator and a machine in the room when you judge it appropriate, and to advise on indication and return strategy in the pre-case conversation. Cell salvage is most valuable where blood loss is significant and salvaged blood can be returned safely; there are well-recognised situations where its use needs care or is contraindicated, and these are part of the pre-case discussion.

STRONG FIT

Any patient at risk of needing a transfusion; if donor blood has been organised for the case, cell salvage is worth considering.

USE WITH CARE

Fields where contamination or other agents are present, managed with appropriate technique, leucocyte depletion filtration and clinical judgement.

DISCUSS FIRST

Settings where salvage is debated or evolving; we give a straight read on the current evidence.

Not sure if cell salvage fits your list?

Call us. We are happy to talk through your case mix and where salvage adds value, with no obligation to book.