Rapid bedside rejuvenation of red blood cell with an autologous cell salvage device.

Total pRBC wash efficiency was 94% ± 12% at a final hematocrit of 67.7 ± 5.9% while maintaining post-wash hemolysis 0.24 ± 0.12 %. Pre-dilution prior to washing did not confer statistically significant differences in final RBC quality parameters with the notable exceptions of calculated hemolysis and supernatant potassium levels (P < 0.05). The washing process can be completed within 10 min. The post-wash RBC parameters are appropriate for immediate transfusion to patients.