PTU-184 Restrictive Versus Liberal Blood Transfusion For Acute Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Cluster Randomised Feasibility Trial.

INTRODUCTION: Transfusion thresholds for upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) are controversial. Observational studies suggest associations between liberal red blood cell (RBC) transfusion and adverse outcome, and a recent trial reported increased mortality following liberal transfusion. METHODS:...

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Main Authors: Jairath, V, Kahan, B, Gray, A, Dore, C, Palmer, K, Travis, S, Logan, R, Walsh, T, Murphy, M
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2014

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