Blood Transfusion Reactions Revisited.ppt

Blood Transfusion Reactions Revisited Edwin V. Rodriguez, MD Pediatrician – Pediatric Hematologist Diplomate, Philippine Pediatric Society Diplomate, Philippine Society of Hematology and Blood Transfusion Instructor IV, Departments of Pharmacology and Pediatrics UST Faculty of Medicine and Surgery Blood is a perishable commodity for which there is NO ideal preservation. Blood therefore must be used rationally. Blood and blood components are similar to DRUGS. Blood has both THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS and ADVERSE EFFECTS. Blood has THERAPEUTIC USES. Blood can be used to TREAT anemia and clotting