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 - 2015 T2 - Obstetric Intensive Care Manual, 4e 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. We will also discuss 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 - 2024/10/03 UR - obgyn.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1115789926 ER -