👉 The term "autotransfusion" refers to a type of blood transfusion in which an individual's own red blood cells are used as replacement for those that have failed. This is typically done through a procedure called apheresis, where the patient's own red blood cells are collected and then processed into plasma to be used in the transfusion. Autotransfusion has been shown to be more effective than traditional blood transfusions, as it allows for more precise control over the amount of blood
