Management of Hematologic Disorders
Summary
- Red blood cell transfusion to treat anemia is necessary for particularly severe, symptomatic anemia or to treat chronic anemia unresponsive to other treatments
- The “Choosing Wisely” campaign recommends that the lowest effective dose of RBCs be administered to avoid potential transfusion-related complications[Carson 2012]
- Repeated transfusions may be immunosuppressive,[Brunson 1990] and survival is shortened in patients with AIDS who are given transfusions[Vamvakas 1993; Buskin 2004]
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Keywords: Hematologic Complications