Blood transfusions in dogs and cats 2. Practicalities of blood collection and administration

Helm, J.R. and Knottenbelt, C. (2010) Blood transfusions in dogs and cats 2. Practicalities of blood collection and administration. In Practice, 32(6), pp. 231-237. (doi: 10.1136/inpract.32.6.231)

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Publisher's URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/inpract.32.6.231

Abstract

Part 1 of this article, published in the May issue of In Practice (volume 32, pp 184–189), described the properties of different blood products in transfusion medicine and outlined how they might be used to best effect in veterinary practice. However, despite the increasing availability of such blood products, veterinary surgeons still need to know how to collect blood in emergency situations, and how to administer blood and blood products safely. As there is currently no blood banking system available for cats in the UK, collection and administration of blood in‐house remains the only alternative for this species. This article discusses the selection of appropriate canine and feline donors and describes how to collect blood safely. In addition, it highlights the problems associated with the selection of feline donors with appropriate blood type.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Knottenbelt, Professor Clare and Helm, Miss Jenny
Authors: Helm, J.R., and Knottenbelt, C.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine
Journal Name:In Practice
ISSN:0263-841X

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