title: Blood component replacement therapy.
abstract: Blood component replacement therapy is required frequently for critically ill patients. Critical care nurses have a major role in monitoring patients for transfusion reactions and response to therapy. A fundamental understanding of blood components, as well as indications for and complications and hazards of component therapy, is essential for accurate assessment of the patient and evaluation of response to therapy.
authors.forename: F I
authors.initials: FI
authors.lastname: Coffland
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Sheleton
mesh_terms: D016913:Blood Component Transfusion / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D003422:Critical Care; D006801:Humans