Alternative blood transfusion triggers: a narrative review
Abstract Background Anemia, characterized by low hemoglobin levels, is a global public health concern. Anemia is an independent factor worsening outcomes in various patient groups. Blood transfusion has been the traditional treatment for anemia; its triggers, primarily based on hemoglobin levels; ho...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2024-02-01
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Series: | BMC Anesthesiology |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12871-024-02447-3 |