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TITRe2

2015 Cardiac Surgery
? ICUs
2003 patients

Restrictive (>75) vs liberal (>90) transfusion (1 unit at a time). Composite primary o/c

Clinical Question

In adults undergoing cardiac surgery, does a restrictive transfusion
strategy (Hb > 75 g/l) compared to a liberal transfusion strategy (Hb > 90
g/l) lead to fewer infections and ischaemic events within 3 months?

Critical Appraisal

Key findings

No diff infections or ischaemic events (primary o/c). Mild inc 90d mortality (??why)

Population
Surgical Patients
Population Details
Not recorded
Intervention Arms
Not recorded
Control Arms
Not recorded
Primary Outcome
Not recorded
Secondary Outcomes
Not recorded
P Value
Not recorded

Outcome Results

Not recorded