[Application of the apparatus autohemotransfusion in endoprosthesis of big joints].

We observed 16 patients in whom the method of camera intraoperation reinfusion of washed erythrocytes was used during endoprosthetics of joints. For reinfusion we used the system Elmd-500 (Electromedics Inc., USA). The concentration of hemoglobin in peripheral blood remained stable in early and late post-operation period. No complications after transfusion of washed erythrocytes were observed.