RT Book, Section
A1 Yosaitis, John
A2 Freeman, Brian S.
A2 Berger, Jeffrey S.
SR Print(0)
ID 1102570161
T1 Blood Transfusion: Indications
T2 Anesthesiology Core Review: Part One Basic Exam
YR 2014
FD 2014
PB McGraw-Hill Education
PP New York, NY
SN 9780071821377
LK accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1102570161
RD 2024/04/25
AB Red  blood  cell  (RBC)  transfusions  are  indicated  for  patients  who  need  an  increase  in  oxygen  carrying  capacity.  However,  determining  which  patients  need  more  oxygen  carrying  capacity  can  be  difficult.  It  is  recommended  that  the  anesthesiologist  perform  a  clinical  assessment  of  tissue  perfusion  prior  to  initiating  erythrocyte  transfusions.  In  a  conscious  patient,  the  signs  of  inadequate  tissue  perfusion  include: