Anemia and blood transfusions in critically ill patients.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-2012
Abstract
Anemia is common in critically ill patients. As a consequence packed red blood cell (PRBC) transfusions are frequent in the critically ill. Over the past two decades a growing body of literature has emerged, linking PRBC transfusion to infections, immunosuppression, organ dysfunction, and a higher mortality rate. However, despite growing evidence that risk of PRBC transfusion outweighs its benefit, significant numbers of critically ill patients still receive PRBC transfusion during their intensive care unit (ICU) stay. In this paper, we summarize the current literature concerning the impact of anemia on outcomes in critically ill patients and the potential complications of PRBC transfusions.
Volume
2012
First Page
629204
Last Page
629204
ISSN
2090-9187
Published In/Presented At
Athar, M. K., Puri, N., & Gerber, D. R. (2012). Anemia and blood transfusions in critically ill patients. Journal of blood transfusion, 2012, 629204. https://doi.org/10.1155/2012/629204
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
24066259
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article