Effects of red blood cell transfusion on global oxygenation in anemic critically ill patients

Transfusion ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicolas Themelin ◽  
Patrick Biston ◽  
Jacqueline Massart ◽  
Christophe Lelubre ◽  
Michaël Piagnerelli
Keyword(s):  
Blood Cell ◽  
Critically Ill ◽  
Red Blood Cell ◽  
Critically Ill Patients ◽  
Red Blood Cell Transfusion

Red blood cell transfusion is associated with decreased in-hospital muscle strength among critically ill patients requiring mechanical ventilation

2013 ◽  
Vol 28 (6) ◽  
pp. 1079-1085 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth C. Parsons ◽  
Erin K. Kross ◽  
Naeem A. Ali ◽  
Lisa K. Vandevusse ◽  
Ellen S. Caldwell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Ventilation ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Blood Cell ◽  
Critically Ill ◽  
Red Blood Cell ◽  
Critically Ill Patients ◽  
Red Blood Cell Transfusion

ANEMIA EVALUATION AND OUTCOME IN CRITICALLY ILL PATIENTS SUBMITTED TO A RED BLOOD CELL TRANSFUSION RESTRICTIVE POLICY.

2006 ◽  
Vol 34 ◽  
pp. A74
Author(s):  
Daniele M Torres ◽  
Rafael B Tomita ◽  
Maria Tereza M Ferrari ◽  
João M Silva ◽  
Luciano Sanches ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Cell ◽  
Critically Ill ◽  
Red Blood Cell ◽  
Critically Ill Patients ◽  
Red Blood Cell Transfusion ◽  
Restrictive Policy

Packed Red Blood Cell Transfusions in Critically Ill Patients

2011 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tara Ann Collins
Keyword(s):  
Blood Cell ◽  
Critically Ill ◽  
Red Blood Cell ◽  
Critically Ill Patients ◽  
Critical Review ◽  
Red Blood Cell Transfusion ◽  
Blood Transfusions ◽  
Change In Practice ◽  
Red Blood Cell Transfusions ◽  
Stored Blood

Anemia, which is prevalent in critically ill patients, often requires frequent blood transfusions. These blood transfusions are not without risks. A critical review of 6 studies shows an association between red blood cell transfusion and increased mortality. However, when disease state was adjusted for in 2 studies, researchers found that red blood cell transfusion correlated with decreased mortality. Thus further research, particularly on leukoreduction and age of stored blood, must be done before a change in practice can be implemented. It is vital that nurses stay current on this research in order to improve patients’ outcomes.

scholarly journals Variation in red blood cell transfusion thresholds in critically ill patients

Critical Care ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 18 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. P106 ◽  
Author(s):  
K Wilton ◽  
R Fowler ◽  
T Walsh ◽  
J Lacroix ◽  
J Callum
Keyword(s):  
Blood Cell ◽  
Critically Ill ◽  
Red Blood Cell ◽  
Critically Ill Patients ◽  
Red Blood Cell Transfusion

Packed Red Blood Cell Transfusion in the Intensive Care Unit: Limitations and Consequences

2007 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suzanne Gould ◽  
Mary Jo Cimino ◽  
David R. Gerber
Keyword(s):  
Blood Cell ◽  
Red Blood Cells ◽  
Critically Ill ◽  
Red Blood Cell ◽  
Critically Ill Patients ◽  
Blood Cells ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Red Blood Cell Transfusion ◽  
Packed Red Blood Cells ◽  
Pubmed Database

• Objective To review the literature on the limitations and consequences of packed red blood cell transfusions, with particular attention to critically ill patients. • Methods The PubMed database of the National Library of Medicine was searched to find published articles on the indications, clinical utility, limitations, and consequences of red blood cell transfusion, especially in critically ill patients. • Results Several dozen papers were reviewed, including case series, meta-analyses, and retrospective and prospective studies evaluating the physiological effects, clinical efficacy, and consequences and complications of transfusion of packed red blood cells. Most available data indicate that packed red blood cells have a very limited ability to augment oxygen delivery to tissues. In addition, the overwhelming preponderance of data accumulated in the past decade indicate that patients receiving such transfusions have significantly poorer outcomes than do patients not receiving such transfusions, as measured by a variety of parameters including, but not limited to, death and infection. • Conclusions According to the available data, transfusion of packed red blood cells should be reserved only for situations in which clear physiological indicators for transfusion are present.

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