RT Book, Section A1 Rollins, Margo R. A1 Josephson, Cassandra D. A2 Kline, Mark W. SR Print(0) ID 1182910722 T1 Transfusion Medicine T2 Rudolph's Pediatrics, 23e YR 2018 FD 2018 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9781259588594 LK accesspediatrics.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1182910722 RD 2024/04/24 AB Transfusion of blood components is essential for treating pediatric patients with a variety of disorders. Neonatal and pediatric transfusion practices are generally categorized by the following age groups: (1) infants up to 4 months of age, and (2) infants/children between 4 months and 18 years of age. This chapter addresses specific aspects of pediatric transfusion medicine, namely blood components, indications, physician ordering practices, component preparation in the blood bank, bedside administration, and potential adverse events related to each age group and blood component. 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 emergently.