transfusiomediin
Transfusiomediin is a medical discipline concerned with the clinical practice, science, and governance surrounding blood transfusion and related blood products. It covers the full cycle from donor selection and screening, collection, processing, testing, and storage of blood components to their distribution for patient use. Central activities include compatibility testing, crossmatching, and informed decision-making about when and how transfusions should be given, as well as the management of patients who require transfusion support, including red cells, plasma, platelets, and specialized products.
Scope and practices in transfusiomediin encompass patient blood management, transfusion guidelines, and the optimization of donor
History and organization: The field developed during the 20th century with the establishment of blood banks,
Research and education: Ongoing work in transfusiomediin includes improving donor recruitment and screening, extending the storage
See also: Blood bank, Blood transfusion, Blood donation, AABB, World Health Organization guidelines, Patient blood management.