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exchange transfusion

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exchange transfusion
n.
The removal of most of a patient's blood followed by introduction of an equal amount from donors. Also called substitution transfusion, total transfusion.
exchange transfusion
see exchange transfusion.
exchange transfusion Neonatology A therapeutic procedure for reducing immunotoxins in the neonate by administration of compatible packed RBCs Indications HDN–due to maternal IgG antibodies against fetal antigens; neonatal hyperbilirubinemia, due to RBC and bilirubin metabolic defects Complications Thrombocytopenia, iron deficiency, HBV–rare, HIV–very rare


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