Publications by authors named "Annalin Griffel"
Transfus Apher Sci
June 2024
Article Synopsis
- Postpartum anemia is a common issue after childbirth, particularly affecting cesarean delivery patients, and the effects of cell salvage—a method that collects and reinfuses a patient's own blood—on anemia levels have not been thoroughly studied.
- In a retrospective study of 99 patients scheduled for elective cesarean deliveries, those who had access to cell salvage experienced less decrease in hematocrit levels and significantly reduced odds of developing anemia post-surgery.
- The findings suggest that using cell salvage during cesarean deliveries leads to better postoperative anemia outcomes without increasing transfusion-related complications, indicating a need for further research in this area.
