The Impact of Blood Transfusion on Major Infection after Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery at King Abdulaziz Cardiac Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

ConclusionsBlood transfusion appears to increase the risk of infection post-CABG. However, increased understanding of the role of other potential clinical confounding variables that may impact the infection rate is required. We recommend management strategies that limit RBC transfusion.
Source: Journal of the Saudi Heart Association - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research