Restrictive and liberal transfusion strategies in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: A retrospective observational study.

Pauline Yeung NgHo Ching Victor ChanApril IpLowell LingKai Man ChanKit Hung Anne LeungKing Chung Kenny ChanDominic SoHoi Ping ShumChun Wai NgaiWai Ming ChanWai Ching Sin

Published in: Transfusion (2022)

Our data suggested it may be safe to adopt a restrictive red cell transfusion threshold of 8.5 g/dl in patients on ECMO, and highlighted the need for prospective trials in this heavily-transfused population.

Keyphrases

extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
acute respiratory distress syndrome
end stage renal disease
respiratory failure
cardiac surgery
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
prognostic factors
single cell
sickle cell disease
mechanical ventilation
electronic health record
cell therapy
stem cells
artificial intelligence