Intraoperative red blood cell transfusion, delayed graft function, and infection after kidney transplant: an observational cohort study

ConclusionsIntraoperative RBC transfusion during kidney transplant is not associated with improved allograft function or incisional SSI, but is associated with postoperative sepsis. RBCs should not be liberally transfused during kidney transplant surgery to improve graft outcomes.
Source: Journal of Anesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research