Perioperative rbc transfusion requirement for various surgical procedures in dogs

As challenging major surgeries are increasingly performed by veterinarians, the necessity for perioperative red blood cell (RBC) transfusions can be expected. Whole blood or packed RBC transfusions are used to meet this need. Hemorrhage in surgical patients immediately prior to, during and after surgery is usually related to surgery, trauma, or neoplasia. Factors that may influence the decision to perform a transfusion in the surgical patient include PCV, estimated volume of blood loss, and clinical signs indicative of inadequate oxygen delivery.
Source: Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery - Category: Veterinary Research Tags: Surgery (Soft Tissue) Source Type: research