Controversies in RBC transfusion in the critically ill.

Hébert, Paul C; Tinmouth, Alan; Corwin, Howard L · Chest · 2007

review · Level V

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Abstract

Transfusion practice has been under great scrutiny over the last 2 decades. The examination of transfusion risks and benefits have been particularly important in the critically ill patient population. This review will examine some of the important controversies still surrounding the use of RBC transfusion in the critically ill patient.

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