Low vs. high haemoglobin trigger for transfusion in vascular surgery: protocol for a randomised trial

DiscussionThis trial is expected to determine whether a RBC transfusion triggered by hb < 9.7 g/dl compared with hb < 8 g/dl results in adequate separation of postoperative hb levels, transfusion of more RBC units and maintains a higher tissue oxygenation. The results will inform the design of a multicentre trial for evaluation of important postoperative outcomes.

Source: Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica - August 6, 2017 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: A. M øller, H. B. Nielsen, J. Wetterslev, O. B. Pedersen, D. Hellemann, S. Shahidi Tags: Special Article Source Type: research