TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Transfusion of Blood Components and Derivatives in the Obstetric Intensive Care Patient A1 - Hall, Nicole R. A1 - Martin, Stephanie R. A2 - Foley, Michael R. A2 - Strong, Jr, Thomas H. A2 - Garite, Thomas J. PY - 1 T2 - Obstetric Intensive Care Manual, 5e AB - Obstetric hemorrhage remains one of the leading causes of maternal death in the United States, often necessitating the transfusion of blood products as a lifesaving measure. More commonly, the practitioner encounters less acute situations and must decide which blood products, if any, are appropriate for the patient. In this chapter, we will address the blood products currently available for transfusion, the indications for their use, and potential risks. This chapter is not intended to be an exhaustive reference but will highlight practical concerns and issues for the clinician. We will also discuss some alternatives and techniques to avoid transfusion, including available colloid solutions, use of the “autologous transfusion device,” and acute normovolemic hemodilution (ANH). SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/10/10 UR - obgyn.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1152536079 ER -