RT Book, Section A1 Hall, Nicole R. A1 Martin, Stephanie R. A2 Foley, Michael R. A2 Strong, Jr., Thomas H. A2 Garite, Thomas J. SR Print(0) ID 1115789926 T1 Transfusion of Blood Components and Derivatives in the Obstetric Intensive Care Patient T2 Obstetric Intensive Care Manual, 4e YR 2015 FD 2015 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9780071820134 LK obgyn.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1115789926 RD 2024/10/10 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).