Optimizing RBC Transfusion Outcomes in Patients with Acute Illness and in the Chronic Transfusion Setting

RM Fasano, A Doctor, SR Stowell, PC Spinella… - Transfusion medicine …, 2023 - Elsevier
Red blood cell (RBC) transfusion is a common clinical intervention used to treat patients with
acute and chronic anemia. The decision to transfuse RBCs in the acute setting is based on …

An analysis of quality of life and functional outcomes as reported in randomized trials for red cell transfusions

MB Pagano, JA Dennis, OM Idemudia… - …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Background Meta‐analyses of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating thresholds for
red blood cell (RBC) transfusion typically focus on mortality; however, other outcomes are …

Postoperative transfusion hemoglobin threshold and functional recovery after high‐risk oncologic surgery: A randomized controlled pilot study

X Chapalain, S Lasocki, T Gargadennec… - …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Background Robust evidence to inform best transfusion management after major oncologic
surgery, where postoperative recovery might impact treatment regimens for cancer, is …

Evaluation of Strategies for Managing Anemia and Transfusion in Cardiac Surgery and Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Health

N Mistry - 2023 - search.proquest.com
Patients with high cardiovascular risk may develop coronary artery disease requiring
surgical intervention. The primary focus of this thesis was to evaluate strategies for reducing …