It is recommended that anyone involved in cell salvage access the Learn Cell Salvage module and on-line assessment at www.learnbloodtransfusion.org.uk.
Registration is required to access the material.
This education workbook has been developed by the UK Cell Salvage Action Group (UKCSAG) to support the theoretical aspects of training for ICS.
The workbook includes background information relevant to the use of ICS e.g. basic haematology. It provides the learner with in-depth theory relating to ICS e.g. indications and contraindications, principles of use and the practicalities for each step of the process.
At the end of each section there are self directed learning questions intended to develop the learner’s awareness of their own organisation's ICS service.
The workbook is linked to the ICS Competency Assessments and can be downloaded as a complete document or as individual sections.
This is the second edition of the ICS Education Workbook, which was released in October 2018.
Information: Some downloads are relatively large and could take considerable time to display on networked systems. It is usually quicker to save a copy of the PDF locally: right click on the download you wish to obtain and select 'Save Target As ...'
| Intraoperative Cell Salvage Education Workbook Complete Edition 2 (2018) |
(file size 7.4 MB) | Download |
| Section 1: Using the Education Workbook | (file size 275 KB) | Download |
| Section 2: Training Pathway | (file size 268 KB) | Download |
| Section 3: Basic Blood Facts | (file size 1.6 MB) | Download |
| Section 4: Blood Conservation | (file size 384 KB) | Download |
| Section 5: Haemovigilance | (file size 436 KB) | Download |
| Section 6: Principles of Intraoperative Cell Salvage | (file size 1016 KB) | Download |
| Section 7: Indications and Contraindications | (file size 362 KB) | Download |
| Section 8: Practicalities - Blood Collection | (file size 544 KB) | Download |
| Section 9: Practicalities - Blood Processing | (file size 643 KB) | Download |
| Section 10: Practicalities - Reinfusion | (file size 336 KB) | Download |
| Section 11: Unloading and Discarding | (file size 263 KB) | Download |
The education slides have been written to accompany the ICS education workbook and are designed to be used as a teacher led introduction to the subject prior to practical training and completion of the education workbook and competency assessments.
The slides are designed to promote discussion and interactive teaching, rather than as a presentation or lecture and should be used in conjunction with questioning, group work tasks etc to allow on-going assessment of the trainees understanding of the subject matter.
Further information for all of the topics covered by the slides can be found in the ICS education workbook.
The slides can be downloaded as a complete set or in individual sections.
Information: Some downloads are relatively large and could take considerable time to display on networked systems. It is usually quicker to save a copy locally: right click on the download you wish to obtain and select 'Save Target As ...'
| Intraoperative Cell Salvage Education Slides Complete Set (2018) |
(file size 4.8 MB) | Download |
| Section 1: Training Pathway | (file size 911 KB) | Download |
| Section 2: Basic Blood Facts | (file size 991 KB) | Download |
| Section 3: Blood Conservation | (file size 437 KB) | Download |
| Section 4: Haemovigilance | (file size 586 KB) | Download |
| Section 5: Principles of Intraoperative Cell Salvage | (file size 744 MB) | Download |
| Section 6: Indications and Contraindications | (file size 440 KB) | Download |
| Section 7: Practicalities - Blood Collection | (file size 735 MB) | Download |
| Section 8: Practicalities - Blood Processing | (file size 1 MB) | Download |
| Section 9: Practicalities - Reinfusion | (file size 610 KB) | Download |
| Section 10: Information and Best Practice | (file size 648 KB) | Download |
| Section 11: Unloading and Discarding | (file size 407 KB) | Download |
| Section 12: Further Information | (file size 420 KB) | Download |
| Blank Slides | (file size 2.1 MB) | Download |