phlebotomy

Red Cell Transfusion Practices and the Impact of Phlebotomy in an Adult Intensive Care Unit in Trinidad: A Prospective Observational Study

Issue:

Vol 59, issue 1 (2010)

Pages:

66–72

Synopsis:

Red cell transfusion in critically ill patients has long been an area of controversy. This article reports the pattern of current red cell transfusion practices in an adult intensive care unit (ICU) in Trinidad and the impact of daily phlebotomy on transfusions.

ABSTRACT

Objectives: To determine the pattern of current red cell transfusion practices in an adult intensive care unit (ICU) in Trinidad and the impact of phlebotomy on transfusions.

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