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    Adams, RLC
    Bird, R
    Griffith University Author(s)
    Bird, Robert
    Year published
    2014
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    Abstract
    Blood products are a valuable resource, derived from altruistic donations. They undergo high-cost screening and modification to decrease the risk of transfusion-transmitted infection. Although blood products have achieved a high level of safety, significant risks associated with transfusion remain. To avoid unnecessary transfusions, patient blood management involves optimising red cell mass, minimising blood loss, and optimising physiological tolerance of anaemia. A circumspect approach to prescribing blood products is recommended. Regular patient assessment in conjunction with judicious laboratory testing are the primary ...
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    Blood products are a valuable resource, derived from altruistic donations. They undergo high-cost screening and modification to decrease the risk of transfusion-transmitted infection. Although blood products have achieved a high level of safety, significant risks associated with transfusion remain. To avoid unnecessary transfusions, patient blood management involves optimising red cell mass, minimising blood loss, and optimising physiological tolerance of anaemia. A circumspect approach to prescribing blood products is recommended. Regular patient assessment in conjunction with judicious laboratory testing are the primary considerations in the decision to transfuse. Evidence-based guidelines for the appropriate use of blood products have been released by the National Blood Authority.
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    Journal Title
    Australian Prescriber
    Volume
    37
    Issue
    4
    Publisher URI
    http://www.australianprescriber.com/magazine/37/4/132/6
    Copyright Statement
    © 2014 National Prescribing Service. The attached file is reproduced here in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher. Please refer to the journal's website for access to the definitive, published version.
    Subject
    Pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences
    Publication URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/10072/69032
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