Predictors of transfusion outcomes in pediatric complex cranial vault reconstruction: a multicentre observational study from the Pediatric Craniofacial Collaborative Group.

CONCLUSION: Clinical factors associated with increased allogeneic blood product transfusion in pediatric CCVR include: age ≤ 24 months, ASA status ≥ III, preoperative anemia, prolonged surgical duration, lack of intraoperative antifibrinolytic use, lack of intraoperative cell saver use, and the lack of transfusion protocols.
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Source: Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia - February 14, 2019 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Fernandez PG, Taicher BM, Goobie SM, Gangadharan M, Homi HM, Kugler JA, Skitt R, Cai L, Polansky M, Stricker PA, Pediatric Craniofacial Collaborative Group Tags: Can J Anaesth Source Type: research