A Contemporary Analysis of Phlebotomy and Iatrogenic Anemia Development Throughout Hospitalization in Critically Ill Adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Anemia is common in critically ill patients and may be exacerbated through phlebotomy-associated iatrogenic blood loss. Differences in phlebotomy practice across patient demographic characteristics, clinical features, and practice environments are unclear. This investigation provides a comprehensive description of contemporary phlebotomy practices for critically ill adults.

Methods

This is an observational cohort study of adults ≥18 years of age requiring intensive care unit (ICU) admission between January 1, 2019, and December 31, 2019, at a large academic medical center. Descriptive statistics were utilized to summarize all phlebotomy episodes throughout hospitalization, with each phlebotomy episode defined by unique peripheral venous, central venous, or arteria

SUBMITTER: Matzek LJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9395123 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature