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Blood Transfusion.

Authors :
Katz, Elizabeth A.
Source :
AACN Advanced Critical Care; Apr-Jun2009, Vol. 20 Issue 2, p155-165, 10p
Publication Year :
2009

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