Haemoglobin thresholds for transfusion: how are we doing in the era of Choosing Wisely? A retrospective cohort study
INTRODUCTION: Clinical practice guidelines and the Choosing Wisely initiative launched in 2012 recommend a haemoglobin (Hb) threshold of 70–80 g/lfor red blood cell (RBC) transfusions in stable hospitalised patients. Data on transfusion practices and their trends in medical inpatients are limited....
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SMW supporting association (Trägerverein Swiss Medical Weekly SMW)
2023-11-01
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| Series: | Swiss Medical Weekly |
| Online Access: | https://smw.ch/index.php/smw/article/view/3495 |