exchange transfusion

GPTKB entity

Statements (22)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical procedure
gptkbp:alternativeTo phototherapy (in some cases)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label exchange transfusion
gptkbp:introducedIn early 20th century
gptkbp:involves removal of patient blood
replacement with donor blood
gptkbp:performedBy medical professionals
gptkbp:requires blood typing
crossmatching
gptkbp:riskFactor bleeding
infection
allergic reaction
electrolyte imbalance
gptkbp:setting gptkb:hospital
gptkbp:treatment hyperbilirubinemia
toxins in blood
gptkbp:usedFor treating hemolytic disease of the newborn
treating severe anemia
treating severe jaundice
treating sickle cell crisis
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:neonatal_jaundice
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7