Use of blood components in clinical practice.

This article outlines guidance on appropriate transfusion in adult patients, focusing on the most commonly used components: red cells, platelets, fresh frozen plasma (FFP) and cryoprecipitate. It discusses what these components are and their use in adults, to reduce the risk of inappropriate transfusions. The aim of this article is to develop nurses' knowledge of blood transfusion, to support them in improving clinical practice in this area. PMID: 31468930 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Nursing Standard - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Nurs Stand Source Type: research