Journal article
Guidelines for red blood cell and plasma transfusion for adults and children
Abstract
Objective: To provide broad guidelines and principles to help physicians, other health care workers and patients make decisions about the appropriateness of red blood cell and plasma transfusion. Options: These guidelines are limited to red blood cell and plasma transfusion in adults and children over 4 months of age. Indications for specific clinical conditions and specialized blood components are not addressed. Options considered included …
Authors
Crosby E; Ferguson D; Hume HA; Kronick JB; Larke B; LeBlond P; McLellan B; Warkentin TE; Carter A
Journal
CMAJ Canadian Medical Association Journal, Vol. 156, No. 11 SUPPL. 2, pp. S1–S24
Publication Date
January 1, 1997
ISSN
0820-3946