Influence of Erythrocyte Concentrate Storage Time on Postsurgical Morbidity in Cardiac Surgery Patients

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Authors

Santiago R. Leal‐Noval

Irene Jara‐López · Stafford College

J.L. García Garmendia · Stafford College

Ana Marín‐Niebla · Stafford College

Ángel Herruzo-Avilés · Society of Critical Care Medicine

Pedro Camacho-Laraña · Society of Critical Care Medicine

J. Loscertales · Thoracic Surgery Foundation

Abstract

Prolonged storage of erythrocytes does not increase morbidity in cardiac surgery. However, storage for longer than 28 days could be a risk factor for the acquisition of nosocomial pneumonia.

Topics & Keywords

Blood transfusion and management Trauma, Hemostasis, Coagulopathy, Resuscitation Cardiac and Coronary Surgery Techniques

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Anesthesiology

Volume 98, Issue 4, pp. 815-822

DOI: 10.1097/00000542-200304000-00005

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