IV
Phenotyped Red Cells
For patients with clinically significant antibodies – lack specific antigens
- Pharmacology
- Each unit (250mL) of packed red blood cells is expected to increase the serum haemoglobin by 10g/L and the haematocrit by 3%.
Clinical Use
- Indications
- Severe anaemia (Hb <70g/L)
- Severe symptomatic anaemia
- Acute blood loss >1.5L / 30% of blood volume
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