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An autotransfusionist, also known as a perioperative blood management technologist, is a specialized allied health professional who operates the cell saver machine during surgeries that expect significant blood loss.

The autotransfusionist is responsible for collecting shed blood from the patient during the operation, scrubs or cleans the blood of impurities, then makes it available to be reinfused into the patient. The process is commonly known as "cell-saver" and is considered far superior to the use of blood from a donor, because it reduces the possibility of infection and provides more functional cells back to the patient.^[1] Because the blood is recirculated, there is no limit to the amount of blood that can be given back to the patient.^[2]

Autotransfusion can be achieved in the operating room, intensive care unit, and emergency department and require varying degrees of expertise depending on the procedure.^[3]

Education

In order to become a Certified Perioperative Blood Management Technologist (CPBMT), one must:^[4]

Have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
Be practicing in the field of blood management for a minimum of one year
Complete a yearly minimum of fifty autotransfusion procedures.

References

^ "Our Team". Asheville Heart. Archived from the original on 2012-04-13. Retrieved 2012-02-10.
^ "Cell Saver (Intraoperative Cell Salvage Machine)". University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. Retrieved 2012-02-11.
^ "Autotransfusion". Bloodguys. Retrieved 2012-02-10.
^ "Certification". International Board of Blood Management. Archived from the original on 2012-02-26. Retrieved 2012-02-10.

External links

[1] "Our Team". Asheville Heart. Archived from the original on 2012-04-13. Retrieved 2012-02-10.

[2] "Cell Saver (Intraoperative Cell Salvage Machine)". University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. Retrieved 2012-02-11.

[3] "Autotransfusion". Bloodguys. Retrieved 2012-02-10.

[4] "Certification". International Board of Blood Management. Archived from the original on 2012-02-26. Retrieved 2012-02-10.

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 <!-- Deleted image removed: [[Image:Autotransfusionist.jpg|thumb|right|320px|An '''autotransfusionist''' operating the cell-saver machine during surgery.]]  -->
-An '''autotransfusionist''', also known as a '''perioperative blood management technologist''',  is a specialized allied health professional who operates the cell saver machine during surgeries that expect significant blood loss.
+An '''autotransfusionist''', also known as a '''perioperative blood management technologist''',  is a specialized allied [[health professional]] who operates the cell saver machine during surgeries that expect significant blood loss.
+The autotransfusionist is responsible for collecting shed blood from the patient during the operation, scrubs or cleans the blood of impurities, then makes it available to be reinfused into the patient. The process is commonly known as "cell-saver" and is considered far superior to the use of blood from a donor, because it reduces the possibility of infection and provides more functional cells back to the patient.<ref>{{cite web|title = Our Team|url = http://www.ashevilleheart.com/index.php/our-team|publisher = Asheville Heart|accessdate = 2012-02-10|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120413174110/http://www.ashevilleheart.com/index.php/our-team|archive-date = 2012-04-13|url-status = dead}}</ref> Because the blood is recirculated, there is no limit to the amount of blood that can be given back to the patient.<ref>{{cite web|title = Cell Saver (Intraoperative Cell Salvage Machine)
-The autotransfusionist is responsible for collecting shed blood from the patient during the operation, scrubs or cleans the blood of impurities, then makes it available to be reinfused into the patient. The process is commonly known as "cell-saver" and is considered far superior to the use of blood from a donor, because it reduces the possibility of infection and provides more functional cells back to the patient.<ref>{{cite web|title = Our Team| url=http://www.ashevilleheart.com/index.php/our-team |publisher = Asheville Heart|accessdate = 2012-02-10}}</ref> Because the blood is recirculated, there is no limit to the amount of blood that can be given back to the patient.<ref>{{cite web|title = Cell Saver (Intraoperative Cell Salvage Machine)
 | url=http://www.cts.usc.edu/zglossary-cellsaver.html |publisher = University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine|accessdate = 2012-02-11}}</ref>
-[[Autotransfusion]] can be achieved in the operating room, intensive care unit, and emergency room and require varying degrees of expertise depending on the procedure.<ref>{{cite web|title = Autotransfusion | url=http://bloodguys.com/autotransfusion/services |publisher = Bloodguys |accessdate = 2012-02-10}}</ref>
+[[Autotransfusion]] can be achieved in the operating room, [[intensive care unit]], and [[emergency department]] and require varying degrees of expertise depending on the procedure.<ref>{{cite web|title = Autotransfusion | url=http://bloodguys.com/autotransfusion/services |publisher = Bloodguys |accessdate = 2012-02-10}}</ref>
-== Procedures ==
-Autotransfusionists are involved in many types of surgical procedures, including:
-* [[Abdominal aortic aneurysm]]
-* [[Liver transplantation]]/[[Liver resection]]
-* [[Jehovah Witness]] with patient approval and expected large blood loss.
-* Patient with [[antibody|antibodies]] for whom cross-matched blood is unavailable
-* Pediatric spines
-* [[Craniotomy]]
-* [[Prostatectomy]]
-* [[Spinal fusion]]
-* Hip Revision
-* [[Kidney transplant|Kidney]], [[pancreas transplant|pancreas]], and small bowel transplants
-* [[Hip replacement]]
-* [[Knee replacement]]
-* [[Hysterectomy]]
-* [[Myomectomy]]
-* [[Endovascular aneurysm repair]]
-* [[Thoracic aortic aneurysm]]
-* [[Otolaryngology| ENT]]
 == Education ==
+In order to become a '''Certified Perioperative Blood Management Technologist''' ('''CPBMT'''), one must:<ref>{{cite web|title=Certification |url=http://intbbm.org/sections/Certification/index.iphtml |publisher=International Board of Blood Management |accessdate=2012-02-10 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120226140315/http://intbbm.org/sections/Certification/index.iphtml |archivedate=2012-02-26 }}</ref>
+* Have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
+* Be practicing in the field of blood management for a minimum of one year
+* Complete a yearly minimum of fifty autotransfusion procedures.
+==References==
-Most autotransfusionists hold a bachelor's degree and have some form of credentialed medical background ranging from:
+{{reflist}}
-* [[Anesthesia]] ([[Certified Anesthesia Technician|Cer.A.T.]], or [[Certified Anesthesia Technologist|Cer.A.T.T.]])
-* [[Medical Technology]] ([[Medical laboratory technologist|MLT]], or [[Medical technologist|MT]])
-* [[Nursing]] ([[LPN]] or [[Registered nurse|RN]])
-* [[Perfusion]] ([[Certification in Clinical Perfusion|CCP]])
-* [[Respiratory Therapy]] ([[Certified Respiratory Therapist|CRT]] or [[Registered Respiratory Therapist|RRT]])
-* [[Surgery]] ([[Surgical technologist|CST]])
-Currently, the [[International Board of Blood Management]] is the governing body for certification in autotransfusion ('''CPBMT'''). The IBBM's mission is to promote education and sound scientific principles to advance the safe and competent practice of perioperative blood management.
+==External links==
-In order to become a '''Certified Perioperative Blood Management Technologist''' ('''CPBMT'''), one must:<ref>{{cite web|title=Certification |url=http://intbbm.org/sections/Certification/index.iphtml |publisher=International Board of Blood Management |accessdate=2012-02-10 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120226140315/http://intbbm.org/sections/Certification/index.iphtml |archivedate=2012-02-26 |df= }}</ref>
-*Have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
-* Be practicing in the field of blood management for a minimum of one (1) year
-* Complete a yearly minimum of fifty (50) autotransfusion procedures.
-==Certification bodies/associations==
 * [http://www.aabb.org// American Association of Blood Banks]
-* [http://www.abcp.org/introduction.htm American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion]
+* [https://web.archive.org/web/20120204040535/http://www.abcp.org/introduction.htm American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion]
-* [http://www.asatt.org// American Society of Anesthesia Technologists & Technicians]
+* [https://web.archive.org/web/20120111044947/http://www.asatt.org/ American Society of Anesthesia Technologists & Technicians]
 * [http://www.amsect.org American Society of ExtraCorporeal Technology]
-* [http://intbbm.org// International Board of Blood Management]
+* [https://web.archive.org/web/20120226135956/http://intbbm.org/ International Board of Blood Management]
 * [http://www.anzcp.org/ Australian and New Zealand College of Perfusionists]
-==References==
-{{reflist}}
 [[Category:Allied health professions]]
+[[Category:Transfusion medicine]]