Self-Transfusions: was Don't shoot the messenger

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<p>I remember that this was a big thing before better screening of the blood

supply was practiced. There are people who advocate for " autologous collection " ,

but the literature seems to run a toward the skeptical side of the practice.</p>

<p>For example, athan Cluett, writing in About.com orthopedics, says that

the increased risk of needing a transfusion as a result of autologous donation,

among other risks, causes him to discourage his pre-operative patients from this

practice, unless he thinks it likely they will be needing a transfusion.</p>

<p>In Medscape, Nuttall of the Mayo Clinic, concludes that " Autologous

collection is an expensive process which ultimately results in waste in many

cases. " (Article #41432)</p>

<p>We don't want anyone who is unwiling to accept a transfusion from someone

else to die in those cases where something goes wrong. Keep in mind that

miracles happen in hospitals every day because of HIPPA. You can refuse the

transfusion in front of those who would publish your actions, and request it

outside of visiting hours. It will be up to you to keep the secret or not.</p>

<p>Dan</p>

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