Tag Joseph L. Seltzer

Autoimmune Diseases, Cold

Risk Rare Autoimmune hemolytic anemias occur in 1 of 80,000 persons; of these, 17.3% are due to cold antibodies. Perioperative Risks Acute hemolysis due to cold Hemoglobinemia Hemoglobinuria Rarely, vascular occlusion Worry About Cooling to 28–31° C will cause hemolysis.…