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Safe transfusion of blood and blood components
Nursing Standard, 2007Nurses are integral to the blood transfusion process. This article, which forms part of Nursing Standards clinical skills series, outlines the role of the nurse in evidence-based transfusion practice. Patient assessment, preparation, pre-transfusion checks, documentation and adverse reactions are discussed.
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Transfusion triggers for blood components
Current Opinion in Hematology, 2001Whereas there are general guidelines for acceptable transfusion therapy, optimal transfusion therapy has not been determined for most clinical settings. Recent research has focused on controlled studies of red cell transfusion in specific clinical settings.
Paul D. Mintz, Pamela A. Clark
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Postpartum Hemorrhage and Transfusion of Blood and Blood Components
Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey, 2005Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is one of the top 5 causes of maternal mortality in developed and developing countries. The incidence of PPH is 40% after vaginal delivery and 30% after cesarean section. Criteria for PPH are based on the amount of blood loss. In clinical obstetrics, exact measurement of blood loss is often difficult.
D. J. Van Rhenen +3 more
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Blood Transfusion and Its Components [PDF]
, 2009 Transfusion of blood products in the critical care setting is a common practice that has been performed for many years. Since the 19th century, when James Blundell reported the clinical application of the treatment of hemorrhage for the first time in the Lancet [1], blood transfusion has been the cornerstone in the treatment of severe hemorrhage, not ...
E. Celis-Rodriguez, Y. Sakr, K. Reinhart
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Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice, 2005
Blood component therapy may include whole blood, normal plasma, hyperimmune plasma or serum, platelet-rich plasma, packed red blood cells, or leukocyte-rich plasma. Each one has specific indications, although in bovine emergency and critical care medicine, whole blood or plasma transfusions are most commonly used.
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Blood component therapy may include whole blood, normal plasma, hyperimmune plasma or serum, platelet-rich plasma, packed red blood cells, or leukocyte-rich plasma. Each one has specific indications, although in bovine emergency and critical care medicine, whole blood or plasma transfusions are most commonly used.
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How to undertake a blood component transfusion
Nursing Standard, 2018Blood component transfusion, commonly referred to as 'blood transfusion', is a general term for the transfusion of red blood cells, platelets, fresh frozen plasma, cryoprecipitate or white blood cells directly into a patient's circulation. This is usually undertaken via intravenous administration.
Anwen Davies, Katy Cowan
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Current Opinion in Hematology, 2013
This review will address recent developments in the transfusion management of massively transfused trauma patients, focusing on the use of fixed blood component ratios in massive transfusion protocols.The majority of trauma centers have migrated from laboratory-based transfusion protocols to massive transfusion protocols with fixed blood component ...
Beth H. Shaz, Devika S. Lal
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This review will address recent developments in the transfusion management of massively transfused trauma patients, focusing on the use of fixed blood component ratios in massive transfusion protocols.The majority of trauma centers have migrated from laboratory-based transfusion protocols to massive transfusion protocols with fixed blood component ...
Beth H. Shaz, Devika S. Lal
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Discolored blood and blood components: A dilemma for transfusion specialists
Transfusion and Apheresis Science, 2014It is not uncommon in transfusion practice to see blood/components with abnormal colored plasma. The present study was conducted to identify and determine the etiology of blood and/or blood components showing altered color.The present study was conducted in the Department of Transfusion Medicine, Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh over
Kshitija Mittal +2 more
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Blood Transfusion and Blood Component Therapy
Clinics in Anaesthesiology, 1984SUMMARY The administration of blood component therapy is commonly the anaesthetist's responsibility and a sound knowledge of the indications and complications is essential. Like any mode of therapy, blood transfusion has a therapeutic index with a risk-benefit equation to be analysed in relation to each transfusion. Although there have been remarkable
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Evolution in Indications for Blood Component Transfusion
Clinics in Laboratory Medicine, 1992Indications for blood components are changing but continue to be based on a combination of clinical assessment and laboratory data. In the perioperative setting, some decisions must be made before laboratory data are available. To prevent the inappropriate usage of blood components, prophylactic or expectant treatment should be limited.
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