Red cell transfusions for prevention of bleeding: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Red cell transfusions for prevention of bleeding: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Review question(s) Does liberal transfusion of red cells reduce the risk of clinically significant bleeding, severe/life-threatening bleeding or fatal bleeding compared to restrictive red cell transfusion.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors:	Desborough, M, Stanworth, S, Estcourt, L, Sweeney, C, Colman, K, Doree, C
Format:	Journal article
Published:	Centre for Reviews and Dissemination 2016

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