As any procedure in medicine, the transfusion of blood products to the patient involves benefits and risks. The benefits of increased oxygen carrying capacity with the ability to deliver oxygen to the tissue is clear in the setting of severe hemorrhage. The risks are not as clear. While patients are mainly concerned with infectious risks, there are other risks that must be considered by the provider.
CITATION STYLE
Cassis, J., & Gaiser, R. (2021). Complications of blood transfusion. In Essentials of Blood Product Management in Anesthesia Practice (pp. 113–119). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-59295-0_12
Mendeley helps you to discover research relevant for your work.