Blood conservation, in general, and intra-operative cell salvage,
in particular, are gaining pace and recognition worldwide.
In order to understand why this is happening, it is helpful to know
some details about the composition of blood and the many duties its various
components perform to keep the body in good health.
This Chapter
lets you explore some of the fascinating information about your blood
- often called "the river of life".
Watch out for the light bulb symbol which highlights something about
blood that is important in the context of blood conservation and intra-operative
cell salvage.
