reinfusion
- noun
- /ˌriːɪnˈfjuːʒən/
- Specialized
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reinfusión
- Adherence to policies for collection and reinfusion of shed blood is essential.
Examples
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In spinal fusion cases, there may be use of a reinfusion device.
Academic text (2005) -
However, one patient (patient 26) who showed a poor clinical response to rituximab had an increase in anti-AQP4-Ab level despite frequent reinfusion of rituximab (Figure 3 H).
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Reinfusion drains/surgical drains
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The doctor explained that the reinfusion of the patient's own blood would help speed up recovery after the surgery.
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During the procedure, the nurse monitored the reinfusion of plasma to ensure the patient received enough fluids.
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Following the donation, the reinfusion of the collected blood product was critical for the patient's health.
Synonyms
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4.8
Putting blood or plasma into a vein to treat someone
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3.7
A medical treatment in which doctors put blood into a person's vein to replace lost blood or help them recover
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5.5
A slow flow of medicine or fluid into a vein through a tube
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Etymology
Reinfusion comes from the parts re- 'again' and infuse 'to pour in'. In medicine it means putting a patient's own blood or cells back into the body, like pouring a needed fluid back to help recovery.