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Blood Transfusion.
- Source :
- AACN Advanced Critical Care; Apr-Jun2009, Vol. 20 Issue 2, p155-165, 10p
- Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- The article discusses risks that patients face when they receive blood transfusions and steps that can be taken to lessen these risks. Complications that can arise when patients receive blood transfusions are mentioned, such as contracting the diseases syphilis, hepatitis B and HIV. Testing that is done on blood donated within the U.S. to screen for illness is discussed. The transfusion of blood substitute products instead of blood is discussed.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 15597768
- Volume :
- 20
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- AACN Advanced Critical Care
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 42731839
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1097/NCI.0b013e3181a0d688