Approximately 20 million units of red blood cells, platelets and plasma are transfused annually in the United States1! Each transfusion carries an element of risk to the patient. Although numerous testing standards have been established to prevent the transmission of infectious diseases (i.e. HIV or Hepatitis C), immune reactions and alterations in homeostasis can still cause patients significant harm. The world of transfusion medicine has changed drastically over the last few decades with … Continue reading CanadiEM MVP Infographic Series – Transfusion Strategies for Acute Upper GI Bleeding