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[Therapy with blood components (author's transl)]
MMW, Munchener Medizinische Wochenschrift
|February 6, 1981
Summary
This survey outlines the specific uses for blood and cell concentrates, including erythrocyte and thrombocyte concentrates. Proper application ensures effective patient treatment and minimizes transfusion complications.
Area of Science:
- Hematology
- Transfusion Medicine
Context:
- Blood transfusion practices require careful differentiation of various blood products.
- Indications for conserved blood, fresh blood, erythrocyte concentrates, and thrombocyte concentrates need precise definition.
Purpose:
- To delineate the specific therapeutic applications of different blood and cell concentrates.
- To guide clinicians in selecting the most appropriate blood product for various medical conditions.
Summary:
- Conserved blood serves as an immediate first aid measure.
- Fresh blood is recommended for massive transfusions, with warm blood in specific cases.
- Erythrocyte concentrate, free from buffy coat, is crucial for treating chronic anemias.
- Thrombocyte concentrate preparation involves donor selection and crossmatching to ensure hemostatic activity.
Impact:
- Optimizing the use of blood products enhances therapeutic efficacy.
- Understanding indications reduces the risk of alloimmunization and transfusion refractivity.
- Proper selection and pretesting of thrombocyte concentrates improve hemostasis in relevant patient groups.