Current and future trends in transfusion therapy Journal Article


Authors: Rossetto, C. L.; Mcmahon, J. E.
Article Title: Current and future trends in transfusion therapy
Abstract: The increase in intensive treatment for cancer has impacted blood product transfusion practices. Transfusion guidelines are primarily institution specific, but the general concepts and theories are universal. Blood product screening has decreased the risk of transfusion-acquired infections; however, the risk is not obsolete. This article reviews current approaches to platelet, white blood cell, and red blood cell transfusions, as well as risks associated with these therapies (e.g., infection and transfusion-associated graft-versus-host disease). Pertinent laboratory studies, patient assessment, blood product administration, and patient education is discussed. The current approaches to platelet, white blood cell, and red blood cell transfusions are constantly changed and evaluated. Pediatric oncology nurses must stay up to date with these changes to provide optimalpatient care. © 2000 by Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses.
Keywords: review; neoplasm; nursing; oncology nursing; neoplasms; oncologic nursing; practice guideline; pediatric nursing; practice guidelines; blood component transfusion; humans; human; blood component therapy
Journal Title: Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing
Volume: 17
Issue: 3
ISSN: 1043-4542
Publisher: Sage Publications  
Date Published: 2000-07-01
Start Page: 160
End Page: 173
Language: English
DOI: 10.1053/jpon.2000.8064
PUBMED: 10944864
PROVIDER: scopus
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Notes: Export Date: 18 November 2015 -- Source: Scopus
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