Red blood cell transfusion triggers and transfusion alternatives in elective orthopedic hip and knee replacement surgery – a review
Cynthia So-Osman Department of Transfusion Medicine, Sanquin Blood Supply, Leiden, the Netherlands Abstract: In elective hip and knee replacement surgery, the use of red blood cell transfusion alternatives has been widely accepted. However, nowadays, more evidence is accumulating that suggests some...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Dove Medical Press
2015-08-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Clinical Transfusion Medicine |
| Online Access: | http://www.dovepress.com/red-blood-cell-transfusion-triggers-and-transfusion-alternatives-in-el-peer-reviewed-article-IJCTM |
| Summary: | Cynthia So-Osman Department of Transfusion Medicine, Sanquin Blood Supply, Leiden, the Netherlands Abstract: In elective hip and knee replacement surgery, the use of red blood cell transfusion alternatives has been widely accepted. However, nowadays, more evidence is accumulating that suggests some transfusion alternatives may no longer be cost effective. In this review, an evidence-based overview of the applied transfusion alternatives is provided, aiming for optimal and cost-effective patient blood management in elective hip and knee replacement surgery. Keywords: patient blood management, erythropoietin, autologous blood, cell salvage |
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| ISSN: | 2253-3249 |