transfusion medicine
Transfusion medicine is an essential component of haematology from transfusion of blood to platelets to clotting products. This page covers the basics of blood transfusion as well as transfusion reactions, major haemorrhage and use of special blood products such as irritated blood.
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The basics of blood transfusion
A cribsheet covering all the essentials you need to know about blood transfusion
transfusion reactions
A cribsheet covering different types of transfusion reactions as well as other harms that can come from transfusion.
When to transfuse
A cribsheet to explore factors to consider when deciding whether a blood transfusion is the best treatment.