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Conservative Vs Liberal Transfusion Strategy After Orthopaedic Trauma

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July 2024

Conservative Vs Liberal Transfusion Strategy After Orthopaedic Trauma

Vol: 306| Issue: 7| Number:69| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1

Early Results of Orthopaedic Trauma and Anemia: Conservative Versus Liberal Transfusion Strategy.

J Am Acad Orthop Surg . 2024 Mar 1;32(5):228-235.

Contributing Authors:
BH Mullis LS Mullis LB Kempton W Virkus JE Slaven J Bruggers

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100 patients with musculoskeletal trauma were randomized to receive either a conservative transfusion strategy (transfusion at hemoglobin <5.5 g/dL; n=50) or a liberal transfusion strategy (transfusion at hemoglobin <7.0 g/dL; n=49). The primary outcome was the rate of infections, while secondary outcomes included deep vein thrombosis, renal insufficiency, and cardiac events. Outcomes were assesse...

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