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Chapter-14 Massive Transfusion

BOOK TITLE: Handbook of Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine

Author
1. Crosson John
ISBN
9788180617188
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10339_14
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2006
Pages
8
Author Affiliations
1. University of Minnesota Medical Medical School, Box MMC 609, 420 Delaware Street S. E., Minneapolis MN 55455 USA
Chapter keywords
Massive transfusions, Blood cell loss, MT protocol, Autologous transfusion.

Abstract

Massive transfusion involve; replacement of 50% of the blood within 3 hours, replacement of blood volume within 24 hours, or transfusions of more than 20 units of red cells. In such situations, the transfusion service medical director plays a major role in the management of patients undergoing MT. The author provides guidelines for monitoring MT under various clinical conditions.

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