Patterns and determinants of blood transfusion in intensive care in Sweden between 2010 and 2018: A nationwide, retrospective cohort study.

Jacob Holmqvist Anne BrynolfJingcheng ZhaoMärit HalminJacob HollenbergJohan MårtenssonMax BellLinda BlockGustaf Edgren

Published in: Transfusion (2022)

Despite continuous decreases in utilization, transfusions remain common among Swedish ICU patients. There is considerable unexplained variation in transfusion rates. More research is needed to establish stronger critiera for when to transfuse ICU patients.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
intensive care unit
prognostic factors
cardiac surgery
mechanical ventilation
patient reported outcomes
cross sectional