TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Chapter 442. Transfusion Medicine A1 - Josephson, Cassandra D. A2 - Rudolph, Colin D. A2 - Rudolph, Abraham M. A2 - Lister, George E. A2 - First, Lewis R. A2 - Gershon, Anne A. PY - 2011 T2 - Rudolph's Pediatrics, 22e AB - Transfusion of blood components is essential for treating children with various neonatal and pediatric disorders. Neonatal and pediatric transfusion practices can be classified into two age groups: infants up to 4 months of age and infants/children greater than 4 months of age. This chapter addresses specific aspects of pediatric transfusion medicine, namely the constituents of blood, indications, physician ordering, component preparation in blood banks, administration, and potential adverse events in each age group. It is important to note that prior to ordering or administering any blood product or component, informed consent explaining indications, treatment plan(s), benefits, and risks must be obtained unless a transfusion is required in an emergency. SN - PB - The McGraw-Hill Companies CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - accesspediatrics.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=7041167 ER -