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Perspective - Hematology and Blood Disorders (2023) Volume 6, Issue 2
Transfusion Medicine: Revolutionizing Modern Medicine through Safe and Effective Blood Management
Transfusion medicine has revolutionized modern medicine by enabling life-saving interventions for patients with a variety of medical conditions. This branch of medicine deals with the collection, testing, preparation, and administration of blood and its components to patients. The principles of transfusion medicine are based on the concept of compatibility between the donor and recipient. Blood typing and cross-matching made it possible to perform safe and effective transfusions. The blood components that can be transfused include red blood cells, platelets, plasma, and cryoprecipitate. Despite its life-saving benefits, transfusion medicine is not without risks, and careful attention must be paid to ensure the safety and efficacy of transfusions. Transfusion medicine is used in the treatment of trauma patients, surgical patients, and patients with blood disorders such as sickle cell disease and thalassemia. Transfusion medicine has many ethical considerations, including blood donation, allocation of blood products, and the future of transfusion medicine
Author(s): Peter Agar