title: Blood transufsion in particular clinical situations.
abstract: Many transfusion reactions are iatrogenic in origin and reflect a lack of understanding of the indications for transfusion as well as a failure to appreciate what can be achieved with this form of therapy. The importance of anticipating problems before they arise is illustrated by a consideration of the indications for blood transfusion in several clinical situations: e.g. neonatal transfusion--exchange or replacement, cardiopulmonary by-pass, specific organ failure (cardiovascular system, the liver and the kidney) and auto-immune haemolytic anaemia. Various potentially adverse reactions are considered primarily with a view to their avoidance.
mesh_terms: D000744:Anemia, Hemolytic, Autoimmune / Q000628:therapy; D002315:Cardiopulmonary Bypass; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000628:therapy; D005078:Exchange Transfusion, Whole Blood / Q000009:adverse effects; D006487:Hemostasis; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007232:Infant, Newborn, Diseases / Q000628:therapy; D007239:Infections / Q000209:etiology; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000628:therapy; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000628:therapy; D065227:Transfusion Reaction; D014883:Water-Electrolyte Imbalance / Q000209:etiology