Mortality and morbidity of low-grade red blood cell transfusions in septic patients: a propensity score-matched observational study of a liberal transfusion strategy

Mortality and morbidity of low-grade red blood cell transfusions in septic patients: a propensity score-matched observational study of a liberal transfusion strategy

Abstract Background Red blood cell (RBC) transfusions are associated with risks including immunological reactions and volume overload. Current guidelines suggest a restrictive transfusion strategy in most patients with sepsis but based on previous randomized controlled trials and observational studi...

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Main Authors: Caroline Ulfsdotter Nilsson, Peter Bentzer, Linnéa E. Andersson, Sofia A. Björkman, Fredrik P. Hanssson, Thomas Kander
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2020-08-01
Series:Annals of Intensive Care
Subjects:
Red blood cell transfusion
Blood transfusion
Severe sepsis
Septic shock
Circulatory failure
Respiratory failure
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13613-020-00727-y

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