Platelet transfusion in critical care: A new method to analyze transfusion practice based on decision time intervals.
'Sunny' Walter DzikBrian C HealyPatricia BrunkerKristen N RubyJulia CollinsHyun-Il PaikLorenzo BerraKenneth SheltonCrystal M NorthRobert MakarPublished in: Transfusion (2023)
DTI analysis represents a new method to assess transfusion practice that considers both transfusions given and not given, and that analyzes clinical circumstances present when decisions regarding transfusion are made. The method is easily adapted to blood components other than platelet transfusions and is easily extended to other ICU and other hospital settings.