Monday, October 25, 2010

Leukocyte filters vs Irradiation - When to use which?

Leukocyte filters remove RBC from blood products, and should be employed for patients who require frequent blood transfusion (i.e. thalassemia patients, chemo patients with pancytopenia)

Irradiation is used for immunosuppressed patients to prevent GVHD

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