perioperative– category –

Useful for perioperative team exams. This article explains the essentials of Type & Screen (T&S), crossmatching, and irregular antibodies. Why the minor crossmatch is obsolete, why RhD-negative patients are at special risk, and how anti-D immunoglobulin prevents hemolytic disease are also covered. A concise guide for residents, nurses, and anesthesia trainees.

Not about personality! ABO blood types are defined by antigens and antibodies. Easy-to-grasp explanation with a fun “idol fan club” analogy.

Red blood cell transfusion (RCC): purpose, expected Hb rise, transfusion thresholds, and key electrolyte changes explained clearly.

♦️ Introduction In cardiac surgery it’s always prepared in advance, but when unexpected bleeding happens, we’re always behind in ordering… and it never thaws quickly. And then surgeons shout, ‘Why is transfusion so late!?’ even though we weren’t the ones who caused the bleeding. I hate that. Hey, no ba...

♦️ Introduction Outside of cardiovascular cases where platelet transfusion is often routine, the situation in which we actually transfuse platelets during surgery is usually when things are already tough — massive bleeding, unstable hemodynamics… those moments when you really don’t want to be caught un...

Learn about autologous blood transfusion—its methods, benefits, and risks. A clear guide for patients, families, and junior medical staff.