Which of the following is an example of acceptable and safe intraoperative autotransfusion blood collection?
A) blood collected during a major abdominal trauma procedure with small bowel perforation
B) bloody ascites fluid drained from the peritoneal cavity during surgery for ovarian cancer
C) blood collected from sponges into a basin of sterile saline during repair of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm
D) bloody fluid suctioned during liver resection with use of reconstituted topical thrombin spray on oozing bleeders

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Blood collected from sponges into a basin of sterile saline during repair of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm is an example of acceptable and safe intraoperative autotransfusion blood collection. This method of collection ensures that the blood is not contaminated with tissue or other fluids from the surgical site, reducing the risk of infection or hemolysis. Additionally, the use of sterile saline helps prevent clotting or other complications during storage and reinfusion.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Acceptable and Safe