Perioperative blood transfusions.

Authors :: Memtsoudis, Stavros G.
Source :: BMJ: British Medical Journal. 6/20/2015, Vol. 350 Issue 8013, ph3153-h3153. 1p.
Publication Year :: 2015
Abstract: The author discusses studies focusing on the use of perioperative blood transfusions. Topics explored include the morbidity and mortality rates associated with liberal and restrictive blood transfusion strategies, the adverse outcomes linked to blood transfusions such as myocardial infarction, and the medical complications of blood transfusions according to National Surgical Quality Improvement Program data.