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Optimization of oxygen delivery in a Jehovah's Witness with severe anaemia after postpartum haemorrhage

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: The delivery of a 25-year-old Jehovah's Witness was complicated by postpartum haemorrhage with a nadir haematocrit of 3%. To improve oxygen delivery without blood transfusion, FiO2 was increased to maximize dissolved oxygen delivery. Central venous oxygen saturation was used to assess tissue oxygenation. When blood products are refused, successful management of severe anaemia is possible with supportive medical care to achieve haemostasis, optimize oxygen delivery and promote haematopoiesis.

Source: Obstetric Medicine

DOI: 10.1258/om.2011.110043

Authors: LaVone Simmons, Alyssa Stephenson-Famy, Thomas Easterling

Institution: University of Washington Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Blood transfusion and management

Subfield: Biochemistry

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2007398541

FWCI: 0.209

Cites: 9

Cited by: 4

Related to: 10