Patterns of blood component use in cirrhosis: a nationwide study.
Michael J R DesboroughBrian HockleyMallika SekharAndrew K BurroughsSimon J StanworthVipul Jairathnull nullPublished in: Liver international : official journal of the International Association for the Study of the Liver (2015)
One-third of hospitalised patients with cirrhosis were transfused. Strategies for Patient Blood Management should include ensuring transfusion practice is consistent with guidelines and greater emphasis on alternatives to transfusion.