A meta-analysis has demonstrated an association between iron infusion before major bowel surgery and a significant reduction in the need for blood transfusion. The researchers think a change in ...
Intravenous iron associated with significant reduction in 30-day postoperative mortality and morbidity compared with RBC transfusion. HealthDay News — For patients with preoperative iron deficiency ...
Change in clinical practice would have clear benefits for patients undergoing major bowel surgery, according to analysis conducted by researchers from UCL and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital. The ...
Background: Gastrointestinal bleeding is a common problem and its most common etiology is peptic ulcer disease. Ulcer rebleeding is considered a perilous complication for patients. To reduce the rate ...
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow. Doctors may recommend blood transfusions as part of AML treatment. The specific transfusion type and associated risks ...
Background Up to half of patients with infective endocarditis (IE) require cardiac surgery. Although anaemia is common, its precise prevalence, transfusion practices and impact on outcomes in ...
Over two years ago Dr. Arthur G. Schroeder operated on Mrs. Leota Hayden in Chicago’s Ravenswood Hospital. After the operation Mrs. Hayden needed a blood transfusion. She had Type IV blood; therefore ...
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Prehospital blood transfusions have improved patient outcomes over the last year in Northern Colorado, staff say
A year ago, UC Health and Thompson Valley EMS launched a program that allows patients to receive whole blood transfusions ...
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