Hemoglobin concentrations and RBC transfusion thresholds in patients with acute brain injury: an international survey

Abstract Background The optimal hemoglobin (Hb) threshold at which to initiate red blood cell (RBC) transfusion in patients with acute brain injury is unknown. The aim of this survey was to investigate RBC transfusion practices used with these patients. Methods We conducted a web-based survey within...

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Main Authors: Rafael Badenes, Mauro Oddo, José I. Suarez, Massimo Antonelli, Jeffrey Lipman, Giuseppe Citerio, Fabio Silvio Taccone
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-06-01
Series:Critical Care
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13054-017-1748-4