The Transfusion News email appeared in my in-box
this morning. As always, an invaluable source of C.P.D.
 October 10, 2018Increased cardiac output can aid oxygen delivery in patients with mild anemia. When a critical hemoglobin (Hb) concentration is reached and oxygen delivery is at capacity, more severe anemia can lead to tissue ischemia, organ failure, myocardial infarction, and even death. Little data on the critical hemoglobin threshold is available for [Read More] |
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 October 3, 2018 | BBGuy PodcastVenous thromboembolism is a major cause of death after surgery, and for decades, our focus has been on inflammatory states, “stagnant” blood in the legs, and hypercoagulation. But have we been missing another major factor: Red blood cell transfusion? Dr. Ruchika Goel discusses her very important article in JAMA Surgery. [Listen Now] |
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 October 3, 2018Numerous studies have examined whether storage time affects the safety and quality of red blood cells (RBCs), but few studies have taken into account the collection and processing methods which may confound these results. In order to investigate differences [Read More] |
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