Current problems of blood transfusion. Responsibility of the physician in transfusion

The physician's responsibility regarding the indication and induction of blood transfusion, the request for fresh whole blood and the decision for the degree of urgency are outlined. The risk of hemolytic transfusion reaction, one of many transfusion hazards, is calculated on the basis of the r...

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Published inInfusionstherapie und klinische Ernährung Vol. 12; no. 4; p. 170
Main Authors Schönitzer, D, Rosmanith, P, Kilga-Nogler, S
Format Journal Article
LanguageGerman
Published Switzerland 01.08.1985
Subjects
Antibody Specificity
Blood Group Incompatibility - blood
Blood Grouping and Crossmatching - methods
Blood Transfusion - methods
Emergencies
Erythrocyte Transfusion
Female
Humans
Isoantibodies - analysis
Male
Risk
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Summary:The physician's responsibility regarding the indication and induction of blood transfusion, the request for fresh whole blood and the decision for the degree of urgency are outlined. The risk of hemolytic transfusion reaction, one of many transfusion hazards, is calculated on the basis of the results obtained from a 7-year antibody screening program in blood recipients. Measures for the prevention of hemolytic transfusion-reactions are discussed.
ISSN:0378-0791