Tag: transfusion
Is platelet transfusion associated with hospital-acquired infections in critically ill patients?
After adjustment for confounders, including patient severity and other blood components, platelet transfusion was independently associated with ICU-acquired infection. Further research aiming to better understand this association... read more
Old vs New: End of Debate on Blood Transfusion Storage
The new data come from the Informing Fresh versus Old Red Cell Management (INFORM) trial, which assigned hospitalized patients to receive transfusion of the freshest red cells in the inventory.... read more
Patients benefit from tranexamic acid in surgery, withholding blood pressure meds before
Four innovative studies exploring ways to reduce complications related to heart surgery or minimize patient mortality due to risks associated with low blood pressure and surgery.... read more
