Guidelines for red blood cell and plasma transfusion for adults and children.

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  • Source:
    CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal Supplement; 6/1/1997 Transfusion, Vol. 156 Issue 11, pS1, 24p, 6 Charts
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    • Abstract:
      Presents guidelines for red blood cell and plasma transfusion for adults and children in Canada. Comparison of the risks and benefits of using allogenic and autologous transfusion with those associated with non-blood alternatives; Issues specific to red blood cell transfusion in children; Recommendations regarding transfusion; Alternatives to allogenic transfusions in surgical settings.