Pediatric Transfusion Therapy

This book is a practical, comprehensive and up-to-date review of all aspects of transfusion therapy relating to both the neonatal and pediatric patient. The book pulls together valuable information that is frequently scattered throughout various references, making it conveniently available in one resource. By bridging this information gap the blood banking, transfusion medicine and clinical perspectives are shown all in one place. With the varying views in this still-evolving standard of care, some controversial topics exist and are presented in an even-handed manner. Standard transfusion techniques and policies often overlook the changing metabolic profile and small body size of neonates and children. This oversight can cause the misapplication of certain adult principles resulting in harm to young transfusion recipients. This reference looks at the difference in these procedures in order to ensure the patient's safety.