Lower versus Higher Hemoglobin Threshold for Transfusion in Septic Shock

Broksø Holst, Lars; Haase, Nicolai; Wetterslev, Jørn; Wernerman, Jan; Berit Guttormsen, Anne; Karlsson, Sari; I. Johansson, Pär; Åneman, Anders; Vang, Marianne; Winding, Robert; Nebrich, Lars; Lykkeskov Nibro, Helle; Steen Rasmussen, Bodil; R M Lauridsen, Johnny; Stab Nielsen, Jane; Oldner, Anders; Pettilä, Ville; Cronhjort, Maria; Andersen, Lasse; G. Pedersen, U.; Reiter, Nanna; Wiis, Jørgen; O. White, Jonathan; Russell, Lene; Thornberg, Klaus; Buhl Hjortrup, Peter; Müller, R; Hylander Møller, Morten; Steensen, Morten; Tjäder, Inga; Kilsand, Kristina; Odeberg-Wernerman, Suzanne; Sjøbø, Brit; Bundgaard, Helle; A Thyø, Maria; Lodahl, David; Mærkedahl, Rikke; Albeck, Carsten; Illum, Dorte; Kruse, Mary; Winkel, Per; Perner, Anders

doi:10.1056/nejmoa1406617

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Lower versus Higher Hemoglobin Threshold for Transfusion in Septic Shock

Published in New England Journal of Medicine • Oct 1, 2014

Authors:

Lars Broksø Holst

Nicolai Haase

Jørn Wetterslev

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Blood transfusions are frequently given to patients with septic shock. However, the benefits and harms of different hemoglobin thresholds for transfusion have not been established. METHODS: In this multicenter, parallel-group trial, we randomly assigned patients in the intensive care uni...

Subject

Septic shock

Hemoglobin

Shock (circulatory)

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