Blood Products: What Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Need to Know.
Blood products are routinely used to manage various coagulation and hematological disorders. However, there is a debate in the medical literature concerning the appropriate use of blood and blood products. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons must have a basic knowledge and understanding of the various available products. A consultation with each patient's hematologist is always advised in order to decrease the risk of adverse events and improve the patient's safety.
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Regina L
RL
Landesberg
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Elie M
EM
Ferneini
D001778:Blood Coagulation Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control*; D001779:Blood Coagulation Factors / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D016063:Blood Loss, Surgical / Q000517:prevention & control; D001803:Blood Transfusion; D006488:Hemostasis, Surgical / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D019647:Oral Surgical Procedures; D061214:Patient Safety
D001779:Blood Coagulation Factors
Anti-inhibitor coagulant complex; Cryoprecipitate; Fibrinogen concentrate; Fresh frozen plasma; Platelets; Prothrombin complex concentrates; Red blood cells; Transfusion complications