…repeated units of red cells. Gastrointestinal bleeding with shock and ongoing haematemesis or haematochezia, or a continuing rapid transfusion requirement. Obstetric haemorrhage of around 1…

…transfusion in a patient without irregular red cell antibodies Serological crossmatch (MG test) Serological crossmatching between the recipient's plasma and the red cells of…

…for defining the extent of coronary artery disease because it provides anatomical information while permitting functional assessment and, when appropriate, immediate percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI…

…about 7.20. Different targets apply when the intracranial pressure is raised: normocapnia (PaCO₂ 4.5–5.0 kPa) and avoidance of hypoxia, since hypercapnia…

…products. Contrast medium for CT (this requires a large bore cannula in a suitable vein). Standby access in a patient at risk of rapid deterioration…

…started a continuing transfusion requirement. A normal haemoglobin early on does not exclude major bleeding. In acute blood loss, plasma and red cells are lost…

…bleeding risk, including oral anticoagulants, clopidogrel, NSAIDs, or fibrinolytics. For patients with active bleeding requiring reversal of prasugrel's pharmacological effect, platelet transfusion may be

…effect Unfractionated heparin Protamine Antiplatelet agents Platelet transfusion has weak evidence; discuss with the on call coagulation service Always in parallel: mechanical control of bleeding…

…rapidity of onset, is of paramount importance. The primary concern in correcting hyponatremia is the prevention of osmotic demyelination syndrome (ODS), previously known as central…