Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Erythrocyte Transfusion

The transfer of erythrocytes from a donor to a recipient or reinfusion to the donor.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The transfer of erythrocytes from a donor to a recipient or reinfusion to the donor.

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Synonyms

7 entry terms
  • Red Blood Cell Transfusion
  • Red Blood Cell Transfusions
  • Transfusion, Red Blood Cell
  • Transfusions, Red Blood Cell
  • Erythrocyte Transfusions
  • Transfusion, Erythrocyte
  • Transfusions, Erythrocyte

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Aspects Covered

15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

for transfusion back to donor, coordinate with BLOOD TRANSFUSION, AUTOLOGOUS; /adv eff: coordinate with TRANSFUSION REACTION if pertinent

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History Note

94; was see BLOOD COMPONENT TRANSFUSION 1992-93

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Previous Indexing

  • Blood Component Transfusion (1992-1993)
  • Blood Transfusion (1969-1992)
  • Erythrocytes (1969-1975)
  • Erythrocytes/transplantation (1968-1992)

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NLM Classification

WB 356

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Erythrocyte Transfusion. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D017707. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D017707
  2. Erythrocyte Transfusion. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q73211755