Independent Risk Factors for RBC Transfusion in Children Undergoing Surgery. Analysis of 14,248 Cases at a German University Hospital

Independent Risk Factors for RBC Transfusion in Children Undergoing Surgery. Analysis of 14,248 Cases at a German University Hospital

Background: paediatric patients are vulnerable to blood loss and even a small loss of blood can be associated with severe shock. In emergency situations, a red blood cell (RBC) transfusion may become unavoidable, although it is associated with various risks. The aim of this trial was to identify ind...

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Main Authors: Florian Piekarski, Vanessa Neef, Patrick Meybohm, Udo Rolle, Wilfried Schneider, Kai Zacharowski, Elke Schmitt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Children
Subjects:
transfusion
children
patient blood management
paediatric
anaemia
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/8/8/634

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