Alternatives to blood transfusions Flashcards
1
Q
What are three alternatives to blood transfusions
A
Volume expanders
Growth factors
Lost blood can be salvaged
2
Q
Describe the use of volume expanders
A
Solutions to expand fluid volume in order to keep blood circulating through the vital organs
3
Q
Describe growth factors
A
Naturally make hematopoietic growth factors - cause bone marrow to make more blood cells
Can be used to boost red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets
4
Q
Describe the use of lost blood
A
Blood lost in situations such as operations can be salvaged using a machine can be replaced into the body
