The association of inpatient blood utilization and diagnosis-related group weight: implications for risk-adjusted benchmarking.

Ryan A MetcalfSandra K WhiteScott PotterReed BarneyCheri HunterMichael WhiteToby EnnissCharles GalavizSantosh ReddyNathan WannerRobert L SchmidtRobert Blaylock

Published in: Transfusion (2019)

Number of RBCs transfused was associated with APR-DRG weight at multiple hierarchical levels and could be used for risk-adjusted benchmarking in those contexts. The relationship between RBC use and APR-DRG varied across organizational units.

Keyphrases

body mass index
physical activity
weight loss
weight gain
palliative care
red blood cell