autoinfusion

autoinfusion

 [aw″to-in-fu´zhun]

the forcing of blood toward the heart by measures such as bandaging of limbs or compressing of the abdominal aorta.

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au·to·in·fu·sion

(aw'tō-in-fyū'shŭn),

Forcing the blood from the extremities or other areas for example, spleen, as by the application of a bandage or pressure device, to raise the blood pressure and fill the vessels in the vital centers; resorted to after excessive loss of blood or other body fluids. Compare: autotransfusion.

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au·to·in·fu·sion

(aw'tō-in-fyū'zhŭn)

Forcing the blood from the extremities or other areas such as the spleen, as by the application of a bandage or pressure device, to raise the blood pressure and fill the vessels in the vital centers; resorted to after excessive loss of blood or other body fluids.
Compare: autotransfusion

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