Types of Transfusion DR Gowtham
Types of Transfusion DR Gowtham
Types of Transfusion DR Gowtham
• Longer procedures with anticipated blood loss of > 15% of blood volume.
• Hematocrit <24%.
• Patient on Chemo therapy/ Radio therapy.
• Anemia- transfusion should especially be considered at hemoglobin <8
g/dL and/or if patient is symptomatic.
• Types,
• Pre operative/ pre deposit (leap frog technique)
• INCREASE OF PLATELETS
- Platelet concentrate
- Fresh whole blood
WHOLE BLOOD
• Contains high levels of factor 8 and Fibrinogen – used for the treatment of
haemophiliacs and von Willebrand's disease and in DIC.
Reference
• MAKROO PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF TRANSFUSION
MEDICINE 2ND EDITION.
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