A review of the use of blood and blood products in HIV-infected patients

Karin Van Den Berg, James Van Hasselt, Evan Bloch, Robert Crookes, James Kelley, Jonathan Berger, Charlotte Ingram, Anel Dippenaar, Rajendra Thejpal, Neil Littleton, Tersia Elliz, Gary Reubenson, Mark Cotton, Jennifer C. Hull, Pamela Moodley, Yasmin Goga, William Eldridge, Moosa Patel, Eric Hefer, Arthur Bird

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Abstract

Despite numerous publications on the appropriate use of blood and blood products, few specifically consider the role of transfusion in the management of HIV. This review is a synthesis of conditions encountered in the management of HIV-infected patients where the transfusion of blood or blood products may be indicated. A consistent message emerging from the review is that the principles of transfusion medicine do not differ between HIV-negative and -positive patients. The aim of the review is to provide clinicians with a practical and succinct overview of the haematological abnormalities and clinical circumstances most commonly encountered in the HIV setting, while focusing on the rational and appropriate use of blood and blood products for HIV patients. Important ethical considerations in dealing with both the collection and transfusion blood and blood products in the HIV era have also been addressed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)87-103
Number of pages17
JournalSouthern African Journal of HIV Medicine
Volume13
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 2012
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Infectious Diseases

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