title: Current transfusion issues.
abstract: The transmissibility of HIV infection through blood transfusion has resulted in many altered ideas about blood transfusion and a re-evaluation of the indications for transfusion. Because of the risks of transfusion, the increased emphasis on proper use of hospital resources and the increasing number of managed care patients, a continuing emphasis on the appropriate indications for transfusion can be anticipated.
authors.forename: N R
authors.initials: NR
authors.lastname: Rosen
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000097:blood / Q000635:transmission*; D001803:Blood Transfusion / Q000639:trends; D003422:Critical Care; D006505:Hepatitis / Q000097:blood / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007196:Indiana; D007258:Informed Consent; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D012307:Risk Factors; D065227:Transfusion Reaction