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Author:   Nicole P. Juffermans ,  Timothy S. Walsh
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint:   Springer International Publishing AG
Edition:   2015 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   3.408kg
ISBN:  

9783319087344

ISBN 10:   3319087347
Pages:   187
Publication Date:   20 October 2014
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Introduction.- Causes of Anemia in Critically Ill Patients.- Red Blood Cell Transfusion Trigger in Sepsis.- Red Blood Cell Transfusion Trigger in Cardiac Disease.- Red Blood Cell Transfusion Trigger in Cardiac Surgery.- Red Blood Cell Transfusion Trigger in Brain Injury.- Red Blood Cell Transfusion in the Elderly.- ScvO2 as an Alternative Transfusion Trigger.- Alternatives to Red Blood Cell Transfusion.-  Blood Sparing Alternatives in the Intensive Care Unit.-  Massive Transfusion in Trauma.- Transfusion in Gastrointestinal Bleeding.- Platelet Transfusion Trigger in the Intensive Care Unit.- FFP Transfusion in Intensive Care Medicine.- Transfusion-Related Acute Lung Injury.- Transfusion-Associated Circulatory Overload.

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From the book reviews: This book reviews transfusion thresholds and data surrounding the use of blood products in various populations of critically ill patients. ... With its easy-to-read style, this book is appropriate for practitioners at all levels and disciplines working in the critical care unit. Trauma practitioners, neurosurgeons, and cardiothoracic specialists also may benefit from these focused reviews. ... This is a timely review of a rapidly evolving field. (David J. Dries, Doody's Book Reviews, January, 2015)

From the book reviews: This book reviews transfusion thresholds and data surrounding the use of blood products in various populations of critically ill patients. ... With its easy-to-read style, this book is appropriate for practitioners at all levels and disciplines working in the critical care unit. Trauma practitioners, neurosurgeons, and cardiothoracic specialists also may benefit from these focused reviews. ... This is a timely review of a rapidly evolving field. (David J. Dries, Doody's Book Reviews, January, 2015)

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