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A practical guide to red blood cell transfusion in children |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong, 102 Pok Fu Lam Road, Hong Kong, China;2. State Key Laboratory for Liver Research, The University of Hong Kong, 102 Pok Fu Lam Road, Hong Kong, China;1. Department of Neurological Surgery, Wexner Medical Center, Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio, USA;2. Department of Neurology, Discipline of Neurosurgery, University of São Paulo Medical School (FMUSP), São Paulo, Brazil |
| Abstract: | Red cell transfusion is common in paediatric practice and indicated in haemorrhagic shock, anaemia and certain inherited haematological diseases. As with other blood products there are risks associated with their administration and improper use. Extensive guidance is available in the UK in order to maintain adequate haemovigilance and safe transfusion practice. This article summarises the rationale behind red cell transfusion and offers a practical guide to clinical decision making in the acute hospital setting. |
| Keywords: | anaemia blood transfusion haematology haemorrhage red blood cell |
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