Transfusion practice in the non-bleeding critically ill: an international online survey-the TRACE survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Over the last decade, multiple large randomized controlled trials have studied alternative transfusion strategies in critically ill patients, demonstrating the safety of restrictive transfusion strategies. Due to the lack of international guidelines specific for the intensive care unit (ICU), we hypothesized that a large heterogeneity in transfusion practice in this patient population exists. The aims of this study were to describe the current transfusion practices and identify the knowledge gaps.

Methods

An online, anonymous, worldwide survey among ICU physicians was performed evaluating red blood cell, platelet and plasma transfusion practices. Furthermore, the presence of a hospital- or ICU-specific transfusion guideline was asked. Only completed surveys were a

SUBMITTER: de Bruin S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6737617 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature