Transfusion of Whole Blood in Patients in Shock.
Abstract
Blood logistics during World Wars I and II, Korea, and Vietnam are presented. The history of blood banking in the military is traced, emphasizing research and development which provided improved blood preservation, storage, shipping, and transfusion. Problems of transfusion are presented concerning the role of the group O universal donor versus group specific crossmatched blood during mass casuality situations. The prevention of hemolytic, pyrogenic, allergic, and other febrile reactions is discussed. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 17, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0770495
Entities
People
- Asa Barnes
- Frank R. Camp Jr.
- R. Ben Dawson
Organizations
- United States Army Medical Research Laboratory