Autolítica
Autolítica is a medical procedure in which a patient's blood is reused in transfusions. The process involves withholding stored red blood cells from the bloodstream to treat certain medical conditions. Autolítica, also known as autohemotherapy, is distinct from standard blood transfusions, which use fresh blood from another individual.
The procedure was first introduced in the 1910s, primarily for treating various conditions such as anemia and
A subset of the procedure is also referred to as hyperthermia altercation; this form of autolítica combines
The medical communities use various variations of autolítica in theory; the specifics can differ widely. Combining
The theory behind autolítica is often debated. Many critics believe that transferring the same blood within