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The management of patients receiving large amounts of blood is often difficult. The
complications associated with massive transfusion are reviewed. Methods for preventing or …

In 2 previous reviews of the subject of massive transfusion, this author noted that one of the
most distressing complications of massive transfusion, pathological diffuse bleeding, was …

This chapter has by no means exhausted all the potential metabolic problems of massive
transfusion. For instance, hypoglycaemia has recently been reported as a consequence of …

Misuse of Blood Transfusion “ person would be liable for damages following and caused by
a transfusion that was not indicated by the facts of the case. Even if no negligence could be …

Massive haemorrhage in elective surgery can be either anticipated (eg organ
transplantation) or unexpected. Management requires early recognition, securing …

In a retrospective study covering a 2‐year period (1986–1987), 125 patients received
massive blood transfusion. Trauma accounted for only 29% of the cases. The larger …

To determine the coagulation defects associated with massive blood transfusions,
coagulation studies were performed on 21 battle casualties admitted to the US Naval …

Objective To determine blood products used, clinical outcomes and frequency of
haemostatic complications of massive blood transfusion. Design and setting Retrospective …

It is just over fifteen years since Professor Mollison first finished his work on'Blood
Transfusion in Clinical Medicine', which he has regularly brought up to date with new …