Isolyte S, a physiologic multielectrolyte solution, is preferable to normal saline to wash cell saver salvaged blood

Abstract

Fewer systemic acid-base and electrolyte derangements were observed when blood was washed with Isolyte S. Differences between the normal saline and Isolyte S groups are ascribed primarily to the constituents of the wash solution. We conclude that Isolyte S, a physiologic, balanced, multielectrolyte solution, should be considered as the wash solution in high-volume autologous cell saver blood processing and transfusion.