Erythrocyte transfusion

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For more information, see: Whole blood and blood component transfusion.

In medicine, erythrocyte transfusion or red blood cell transfusion is the "transfer of erythrocytes from a donor to a recipient or reinfusion to the donor."[1]

Effect

Each unit of packed cells is 300 mL, containing 200 mL of red cells. The equation for predicting the rise in hemoglobin (g/dl) in adults from a transfusion is:[2]

The increase is approximately 1 g/dl in adults.[3]

Adverse effects

For more information, see: Transfusion reaction.


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