Lowering the hemoglobin threshold for transfusion in coronary artery bypass procedures: effect on patient outcome
Lowering the hemoglobin threshold for transfusion in coronary artery bypass procedures: effect on patient outcome
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DOI:
10.1046/j.1537-2995.1999.39101070.x
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发表时间:
1999-10-01
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影响因子:
2.9
通讯作者:
Cooley, DA
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作者:
Bracey, AW;Radovancevic, R;Cooley, DA
BACKGROUND: There is controversy regarding the ap; plication of transfusion triggers in cardiac surgery. The goal of this study was to determine if lowering the hemoglobin threshold for red cell (RBC) transfusion to 8 g per dL after coronary artery bypass graft surgery would reduce blood use without adversely affecting patient outcome.STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:Consecutive patients (n = 428) undergoing elective primary coronary artery bypass graft surgery were randomly assigned to two groups: study patients (n = 212) received RBC transfusions in the postoperative period if the Hb level was