Historical Perspectives, Current Status, and Ethical Issues in Granulocyte Transfusion

Ann Clin Lab Sci. 2017 Aug;47(4):501-507.

Abstract

The goal of this commentary is to provide a historical aspect of granulocyte transfusion, present practices in granulocyte transfusion, accentuate the complexity of the issue, and foster contemplation of ethical issues assimilated with this practice. Clinical aspects of granulocyte transfusion in the light of ethical issues are also discussed.

Keywords: Ethical issues; Granulocyte transfusion; History.

Publication types

  • Historical Article
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Blood Component Transfusion / ethics*
  • Blood Component Transfusion / history*
  • Granulocytes*
  • History, 19th Century
  • History, 20th Century
  • History, 21st Century
  • Humans
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • Tissue and Organ Harvesting