Ventilator associated pneumonia and transfusion, is there really an association? (the NAVTRA study)

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Anemic syndrome is a frequent problem in intensive care units. The most probable etiology is the suppression of the erythropoietin response due to the direct effects of cytokines, as well as frequent blood sampling.</p> <p&g...

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Main Authors: Gonzalez Marco, Murillo Rodrigo, Hernandez Olga, Gil Bladimir, Yepes David, Velasquez Juan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-07-01
Series:BMC Pulmonary Medicine
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2466/6/18