Κατευθυντή ριες οδηγίες μετάγγισης αίματος.pdf

The transfusion of blood is a type of transplant, as a foreign biological tissue is transferred to another person. When applied rationally, it can be life-saving, but it is not without complications, sometimes severe or fatal. To limit patient exposure to risks and ensure the availability of blood products, transfusions should be scientifically documented and based on international and Greek guidelines. Guidelines for the rational use of blood products have been issued by organizations such as the British Committee for Standards in Hematology, American Association of Blood Banks, American Society of Clinical Oncology, and the Greek Hematological Society. The goal of red blood cell transfusions is to achieve adequate oxygenation of organs and tissues, with hemoglobin levels used as an indicator of the need for transfusion, in combination with the patient's clinical condition. Different indications apply to different cases, such as neonatal exchange transfusions, history of febrile or allergic reactions to previous transfusions, acute or chronic anemia, etc. Communication with the blood bank doctor is necessary to ensure patient safety and availability of blood products. Various forms of transfused red blood cells include whole blood, concentrated red cells, washed concentrated red cells, leucodepleted concentrated red cells, irradiated concentrated red cells, and frozen concentrated red cells.