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Strategies to avoid intraoperative blood transfusion.

Authors :
Swift, Adam
Lucero, Harriet
Hamilton, Christopher
Carroll, Craig
Source :
Anaesthesia & Intensive Care Medicine; Feb2022, Vol. 23 Issue 2, p74-79, 6p
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

Transfusion of donor blood is sometimes unavoidable during the surgical episode. However, it is associated with adverse outcomes. Interventions that improve preoperative haemoglobin and reduce the need for donor transfusion a have positive impact upon outcome. The principle of reducing the need for transfusion is known as patient blood management (PBM) and incorporates three pillars (anaemia management, limitation of blood loss and use of alternatives to donor blood products, and restrictive transfusion triggers) when used in combination appear the most effective way to limit the impact of surgical blood loss. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14720299
Volume :
23
Issue :
2
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Anaesthesia & Intensive Care Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
155375637
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mpaic.2021.11.004