| Literature DB >> 15922903 |
Mercy Kuriyan1, Jeffrey L Carson.
Abstract
This article discusses the impact of anemia in the context of the perioperative setting. Relevant data from animal and human studies, the adaptive mechanisms in anemia, and current views on transfusion triggers are evaluated. Recommendations are provided for the anesthesiologist for transfusion of red blood cells.Entities:
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Year: 2005 PMID: 15922903 DOI: 10.1016/j.atc.2005.01.005
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Anesthesiol Clin North Am ISSN: 0889-8537