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Transfusion therapy is an essential part of hematology practice, allowing for curative therapy of diseases such as leukemia, aplastic anemia, and aggressive lymphomas. Nonetheless, transfusions are associated with significant risks, including transfusion-transmitted infections and transfusion-related reactions, and controversy remains about key issues in transfusion therapy, such as triggers for red cell transfusions. This article reviews the available blood products and indications for transfusion along with the associated risks and also discusses specific clinical situations, such as massive transfusion.

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Transfusion therapy is an essential part of hematology practice, allowing for curative therapy of diseases such as leukemia, aplastic anemia, and aggressive lymphomas. Nonetheless, transfusions are associated with significant risks, including transfusion-transmitted infections and transfusion-related reactions, and controversy remains about key issues in transfusion therapy, such as triggers for red cell transfusions. This article reviews the available blood products and indications for transfusion along with the associated risks and also discusses specific clinical situations, such as massive transfusion.

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Transfusion therapy is an essential part of hematology practice, allowing for curative therapy of diseases such as leukemia, aplastic anemia, and aggressive lymphomas. Nonetheless, transfusions are associated with significant risks, including transfusion-transmitted infections and transfusion-related reactions, and controversy remains about key issues in transfusion therapy, such as triggers for red cell transfusions. This article reviews the available blood products and indications for transfusion along with the associated risks and also discusses specific clinical situations, such as massive transfusion.

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