Red cell transfusion triggers

Abstract The epidemiology of red cell transfusion is changing. Surgical use has decreased due to reduced transfusion triggers and better operative techniques. Medical use increases partly due to the increasing age of the population. The evidence for and against transfusion at different levels of ana...

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Published in:Transfusion and apheresis science 2008-10, Vol.39 (2), p.151-154
Main Author: Wallis, Jonathan P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Age Factors
Aged
Anemia - blood
Anemia - therapy
Child
Clinical Trials as Topic - statistics & numerical data
Data Collection
Decision Making
Erythrocyte Transfusion - adverse effects
Erythrocyte Transfusion - standards
Female
Health technology assessment
Hematology, Oncology and Palliative Medicine
Hemoglobins - analysis
Hemorrhage - blood
Hemorrhage - therapy
Humans
Hypoxia - prevention & control
Male
Middle Aged
Postoperative Hemorrhage - therapy
Postpartum Hemorrhage - therapy
Pregnancy
Unnecessary Procedures
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Summary:Abstract The epidemiology of red cell transfusion is changing. Surgical use has decreased due to reduced transfusion triggers and better operative techniques. Medical use increases partly due to the increasing age of the population. The evidence for and against transfusion at different levels of anaemia is discussed. The appropriate level of haemoglobin at which to recommend transfusion depends on the indication for transfusion, the patient’s co-morbidities and the quality of the red cells available.
ISSN:1473-0502
1878-1683
DOI:10.1016/j.transci.2008.06.004