Red Blood Cell Transfusion in Critically Ill Adults: An American College of Chest Physicians Clinical Practice Guideline.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Blood products frequently are administered to critically ill patients. Considering recent trials and practice variability, a comprehensive review of current evidence was deemed essential to offer pertinent guidance to critical care practitioners. This American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) guidelines panel examined the literature on RBC transfusions among critically ill patients overall and specific subgroups, including patients with gastrointestinal bleeding, acute coronary syndrome (ACS), cardiac surgery, isolated troponin elevation, and septic shock, to provide evidence-based recommendations.

Study design and methods

A panel of experts developed six Population, Intervention, Comparator, and Outcome questions addressing RBC transfusions in critically ill p

SUBMITTER: Coz Yataco AO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11867898 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature