A simple program to improve the appropriateness of red blood cell transfusions in non-bleeding hospital patients: a before-and-after study

Introduction Transfusion of red blood cells (RBCs) is not devoid of risks; nor is anemia. The aim of the study was to assess the usefulness of a program designed to improve the appropriateness of RBC transfusions in hospital patients. Methods We retrospectively analyzed time periods before and afte...

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Main Authors: Jan Herzyk, Dawid Wilczek, Renata Kopczyńska, Piotr F. Czempik
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Termedia Publishing House 2024-01-01
Series:Archives of Medical Science
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Online Access:https://www.archivesofmedicalscience.com/A-simple-program-to-improve-the-appropriateness-of-red-blood-cell-transfusions-in,177281,0,2.html