Red blood cell transfusion in neurocritical patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Background Anemia can lead to secondary brain damage by reducing arterial oxygen content and brain oxygen supply. Patients with acute brain injury have impaired self-regulation. Brain hypoxia may also occur even in mild anemia. Red blood cell (RBC) transfusion is associated with increased p...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2024-03-01
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| Series: | BMC Anesthesiology |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12871-024-02487-9 |