| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2871964 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2015 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
We found a significant volume-dependent association between an increasing number of RBCs and the odds of pneumonia, which persisted after risk adjustment. Clinical teams should explore opportunities for preventing a patient's risk of RBC transfusions, including reducing hemodilution or adopting a lower transfusion threshold in a stable patient.
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Authors
Donald S. PhD, Gaetano MD, MHSA, Min PhD, Mary A.M. PhD, Steven D. MD, MBA, Patricia F. BSN, Alphonse MD, Astrid LMSW, Anton BS, Richard L. MD,