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Anemia and Blood Transfusions in Critically Ill Patients
Joint Authors
Puri, Nitin
Athar, M. Kamran
Gerber, David R.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-10-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
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.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Athar, M. Kamran& Puri, Nitin& Gerber, David R.. 2012. Anemia and Blood Transfusions in Critically Ill Patients. Journal of Blood Transfusion،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Athar, M. Kamran…[et al.]. Anemia and Blood Transfusions in Critically Ill Patients. Journal of Blood Transfusion No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Athar, M. Kamran& Puri, Nitin& Gerber, David R.. Anemia and Blood Transfusions in Critically Ill Patients. Journal of Blood Transfusion. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-486459
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-486459