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Review
. 2020 Apr;57(2):65-72.
doi: 10.1053/j.seminhematol.2020.07.003. Epub 2020 Jul 27.

Transfusion support: Considerations in pediatric populations

Meghan McCormick  1 , Meghan Delaney  2
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Transfusion support: Considerations in pediatric populations

Meghan McCormick et al. Semin Hematol. 2020 Apr.

Abstract

Over 400,000 units of blood and blood products are transfused to pediatric patients annually, yet only sparse high-quality data exist to guide the preparation and administration of blood products in this population. The direct application of data from studies in adult patients should be undertaken with caution, as there are dissimilarities in the pathology and physiology between adult and pediatric patients. We provide an overview of available evidence in the field of pediatric transfusion medicine, summarizing indications for blood product transfusion, thresholds for transfusion and indications for blood product modifications.

Keywords: Pediatric; Transfusion medicine; Transfusion support.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflicts of Interests McCormick: None, Delaney: None related to this manuscript. Dr Delaney has received 1 time honoraria in 2018 from Grifols (topic unrelated to this paper) and has been an expert witness case review for Multicare.

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