What is it about?
Blood is mixture of Various cell in fluid called as plasma. This article explains various methods of separating and storing the various cells and plasma , as each is used in different clinical conditions. This article also explains modifying various blood components for better therapeutic effect.
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Why is it important?
It gives an insight to all clinicians about rational use of blood components for better management.
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This article gives a holistic view about preparation of blood components , apheresis products including storing and transporting them. It also explains various modified blood components which a clinician can request to prevent adverse transfusion reactions and maximize therapeutic effect which in turn helps in maintaining inventory of blood bank.
Dr Rajendra G Kulkarni
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This page is a summary of: Overview of blood components and their preparation, Indian Journal of Anaesthesia, January 2014, Medknow,
DOI: 10.4103/0019-5049.144647.
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