Implementation of a perioperative autologous service program can provide a high-quality alternative to homologous blood transfusions.
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May support perioperative autologous programs as alternatives to homologous transfusion; leaves open need for randomized outcome data.
Several months after we initiated our PAS program, the AABB scrutinized our policy and procedure manual. At the same time, the JCAHO conducted an inspection of our blood bank and its standards. Both reviews were positive, which provided all of us involved in the PAS program with a tremendous sense of accomplishment. Each PAS team member played a significant role in the development and implementation of our PAS program. Thanks to the energy, enthusiasm, and support of perioperative nurses, surgeons, and hospital administrators, our PAS program has evolved into a high quality, efficient alternative to homologous blood transfusions in the perioperative setting.
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Specht et al. (1997) studied this question.
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