title: Blood and blood transfusion reactions: 1.
abstract: Blood transfusion is a well-established mode of treatment for many disorders. This article, the first of two parts, examines the therapeutic indications for blood replacement. The second part will discuss the associated complications and the nursing care required in such situations.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bradbury
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Cruickshank
mesh_terms: D001788:Blood Grouping and Crossmatching; D001803:Blood Transfusion / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment