Management of injured patients who were Jehovah's Witnesses, where blood transfusion may not be an option: a retrospective review

ConclusionsNumerous therapeutic strategies were employed inconsistently in this unique population of patients. Augmenting circulatory volume with an oxygen carrier acceptable to JW patients presents a novel approach to be considered in adjunct to other strategies. An international resource centre would assist clinicians faced with anaemia and BNAO.

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Source: Vox Sanguinis - January 1, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: A. Olaussen, J. Bade ‐Boon, M. C. Fitzgerald, B. Mitra Tags: Original Paper Source Type: research