A randomized comparison of transfusion triggers in elective orthopaedic surgery using leucocyte-depleted red blood cells

So‐Osman, Cynthia; G. H. H. Nelissen, Rob; te Slaa, Ron; N. J. E. M. Coene, L.; Brand, R.; Brand, Anneke

doi:10.1111/j.1423-0410.2009.01225.x

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A randomized comparison of transfusion triggers in elective orthopaedic surgery using leucocyte-depleted red blood cells

Published in Vox Sanguinis • Jul 23, 2009

Authors:

Cynthia So‐Osman

Rob G. H. H. Nelissen

Ron te Slaa

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: In elective orthopaedic hip- and knee replacement surgery patients, we studied the effect of implementation of a uniform transfusion policy on RBC usage. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS: A randomized, controlled study. A new uniform, restrictive transfusion policy was compared with standard care...

Subject

Medicine

Randomized controlled trial

Blood management

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