Transfusion Strategies for Patients in Pediatric Intensive Care Units

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Authors

Jacques Lacroix · Université de Montréal

Paul C. Hébert · University of Ottawa

James S. Hutchison · University of Toronto

Heather Hume · Université de Montréal

Marisa Tucci · Université de Montréal

Thiérry Ducruet · Université de Montréal

France Gauvin ·

Abstract

In stable, critically ill children a hemoglobin threshold of 7 g per deciliter for red-cell transfusion can decrease transfusion requirements without increasing adverse outcomes. (Controlled-trials.com number, ISRCTN37246456 [controlled-trials.com].).

Topics & Keywords

Blood transfusion and management Trauma, Hemostasis, Coagulopathy, Resuscitation Hyperglycemia and glycemic control in critically ill and hospitalized patients

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 356, Issue 16, pp. 1609-1619

DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa066240

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