title: Blood component therapy and changing transfusion triggers.
abstract: Transfusion trigger points and appropriate blood component therapy must be continuously evaluated by the anesthesia team during a surgical procedure. This article examines the composition of homologous blood, the storage of blood products, and transfusion reactions. Additionally, the incidence of transfusion transmitted infections is explored. Finally, a review of the current recommendations for transfusions in the clinical setting is provided.
authors.forename: P D
authors.initials: PD
authors.lastname: Williford
authors.forename: K P
authors.initials: KP
authors.lastname: Bensky
mesh_terms: D000758:Anesthesia; D001780:Blood Coagulation Tests; D016913:Blood Component Transfusion / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D006454:Hemoglobins / Q000032:analysis*; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control
chemical_list: D006454:Hemoglobins