Red cell transfusion for the management of upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage.
BACKGROUND: Upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage affects 50 to 150 per 100,000 adults per year, with a high mortality. Red blood cell transfusions are frequently given, but their impact on rebleeding rates and mortality is unknown. OBJECTIVES: To assess the effects of red blood cell (RBC) transfusion...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2010
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