Compatible allogeneic blood is not available. The patient is unable or unwilling to donate sufficient quantities of autologous blood prior to surgery to adequately cover the anticipated transfusion requirement. The patient or physician prefers perioperative autotransfusion rather than preoperative autologous donation or transfusion of allogeneic blood. In the presence of systemic infection. Blood salvaged from the surgical field is contaminated by bacteria from an active infection at wound or drain site.
Malignant cells are mixed with the blood salvaged from the surgical field.
Prostatic fluid or amniotic fluid is mixed with the blood salvaged from the surgical field. The collected blood contains certain topical hemostatic agents, anti-bacterial agents or wound irrigants not intended for parenteral use that may damage red blood cells or are inappropriate for infusion. Decisions about blood transfusion, like all medical decisions, should be made in consultation with your personal physician.