RT Book, Section A1 Hillman, Robert S. A1 Ault, Kenneth A. A1 Leporrier, Michel A1 Rinder, Henry M. SR Print(0) ID 1127769091 T1 BLOOD COMPONENT THERAPY T2 Hematology in Clinical Practice, 5e YR 2016 FD 2016 PB McGraw-Hill Medical PP New York, NY SN 9780071626996 LK hemonc.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1127769091 RD 2024/11/01 AB Blood transfusion became practical early in the twentieth century with the discovery of blood group antigens and methods for typing and matching donor to recipient. Subsequently, with the development of fortified anticoagulants to improve red blood cell preservation, the biocompatible plastic bag system that allows blood fractionation, and expanded testing to prevent disease transmission, modern concepts of blood component therapy gradually evolved. Transfusion practice is now a complex therapeutic discipline, requiring all the skills of a trained clinician. The transfusion of a blood component can never be taken lightly; it should only be given for a good reason after careful evaluation of the clinical situation.