A Randomized Comparison of Hemoglobin Content-Based Versus Standard (Unit-Based) Red Blood Cell Transfusion Policy

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Atilla E., TOPRAK S. K., CİVRİZ BOZDAĞ S., TOPÇUOĞLU P., ARSLAN Ö.

TURKISH JOURNAL OF HEMATOLOGY, vol.34, no.3, pp.244-249, 2017 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 34 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Doi Number: 10.4274/tjh.2015.0365
  • Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF HEMATOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.244-249
  • Keywords: Blood components, Blood processing, Donors, Transfusion strategy, QUALITY, STORAGE
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: The hemoglobin (Hb) content of packed red blood cells (pRBCs) differs in standard volume units. The pRBC transfusions are based on the number of units routinely. We aimed to use pRBCs according to total Hb content and compare the rates of achieving the target Hb concentration levels with the current transfusion practice.