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Transfusion-free treatment strategies for acute anemia in critical care

  • Northeast Community Clinics
  • Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California
  • School of Pharmacy, University of Southern California

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Abstract

Acute anemia is a frequently encountered diagnosis in critically ill patients, and can be a challenge if blood products are not readily available or if patients refuse these products on the basis of their religious beliefs. This article discusses the goals of anemia management and summarizes several alternatives to blood transfusions that can be used to prevent and treat acute anemia.
Original languageAmerican English
Pages (from-to)38-44
JournalJournal of the American Physician Associates
Volume29
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - 2016
Externally publishedYes

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