January - 2012
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Liberal or Restrictive Transfusion in High-Risk Patients after Hip SurgeryJeffrey L. Carson, Michael L. Terrin, Helaine Noveck et al New England Journal of Medicine, 2011, 365:2453-2462 This page is only available to Crit-IQ subscribers. To view the rest of this review and gain access to our vast array of critical care teaching tools including podcasts, vodcasts, modules, exam preparation tools, teaching aids and much more, login here, or Become a Member to register |
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| The evidence for this is now getting a bit hard to ignore. I did a review of our practice recently and found around 30% of our transfusions were either not indicated or probably not (Hb 70-100 and no clear reason to transfuse). Given one of the most common reasons we use to transfuse is "high risk cardiac disease", its likely to even higher than 30%. | |
| Darren Cable-29 Jan, 2012 04:27:41 PM | |
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Another interesting paper refuting the claim that blood is good for you, even if you are at risk of heart disease. While not specifically ICU related, this paper adds to the literature on restrictive transfusion practices.
This large trial looked at those at risk...