Transfusion medicine in small animals.

Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract

Animal Critical Care and Emergency Services, 11536 Lake City Way Northeast, Seattle, WA 98125, USA.

Published: July 2013

AI Article Synopsis

  • The article examines how transfusion medicine is applied in veterinary practices, highlighting the importance of donor screening and how component therapy is researched.
  • It explains the different typing and crossmatching methods used to ensure safe blood transfusions in animals.
  • The discussion includes various blood components, their potential applications, and some ongoing debates regarding their use in treatment.

Article Abstract

This article reviews the use of transfusion medicine in veterinary medicine and discusses current research regarding donor screening and component therapy. Typing and crossmatching methodologies are discussed. Available components, potential uses, and controversies in treatment are also discussed.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cvsm.2013.03.007DOI Listing

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