Transfusions in Critically Ill Pediatric Patients
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Red blood cell transfusions in critically ill patients.
Anemia, which is prevalent in critically ill patients, often requires frequent blood transfusions. These blood transfusions are not without risks. A critical review of 6 studies shows an association between red blood cell transfusion and increased mortality. However, when disease state was adjusted for in 2 studies, researchers found that red blood cell transfusion correlated with decreased mor...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Perioperative & Critical Intensive Care Nursing
سال: 2015
ISSN: 2471-9870
DOI: 10.4172/2471-9870.1000e105