Perioperative stroke is a potentially devastating complication in patients undergoing
noncardiac, nonneurological surgery. This scientific statement summarizes established risk …

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is frequently associated with bleeding and
coagulopathy complications, which may lead to the need for transfusion of multiple blood …

Background Anemia is extremely common among dialysis patients and underlies some of
the symptoms associated with reduced kidney function, including fatigue, depression …

Принимая во внимание возможные посттрансфузионные реакции и осложнения,
необходимо придерживаться строгих показаний к переливанию эритроцитсодержащих …

Adherence to proper indications for red blood cells (RBC) transfusion is essential because
of its potential adverse effects and costs of therapy. Aim of these recommendations is to …

Anemia is one of the major complications in predialysis patients with chronic kidney disease
(CKD). A clearer cognition of the prognostic impact of hemoglobin (Hb) or hematocrit (Hct) …

The quest for the optimal haemoglobin threshold (previously referred to as 'trigger') for red
blood cell transfusion seems a never-ending journey. As if we are chasing a mirage, the …

Introduction. There is limited data evaluating physician transfusion practices in patients with
acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB). Methods. A web‐based survey was sent to …

Introduction Haemoglobin transfusion thresholds have been used in the intensive care unit
(ICU) to guide red blood cell transfusion (RBCT) decisions. Recent research has also …

The possibility of increased survival with liberal RBC transfusion caused some discord, with
several letters to the editor criticizing the study for its substantial protocol non-adherence …