Blood Transfusion Advanced - Understanding Washed And Irradiated Blood | Clinical Medicine

In this podcast, we explore the crucial differences between irradiated and washed red blood cells in the context of red blood cell transfusion. Both techniques are used to prevent complications in patients, but they serve distinctly different purposes in transfusion medicine.

Background on blood transfusion, components, complications

Irradiated red blood cells, what this means, when to use it (GVHD, immunocompromised, malignancies, transplant)

Washed red blood cells, what this means, when to use it (transfusion reactions, IgA deficiency, alloimmunization, potassium loads)

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