Independent Risk Factors for RBC Transfusion in Children Undergoing Surgery. Analysis of 14,248 Cases at a German University Hospital

• Main Authors: Florian Piekarski (Author), Vanessa Neef (Author), Patrick Meybohm (Author), Udo Rolle (Author), Wilfried Schneider (Author), Kai Zacharowski (Author), Elke Schmitt (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2021-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: paediatric patients are vulnerable to blood loss and even a small loss of blood can be associated with severe shock. In emergency situations, a red blood cell (RBC) transfusion may become unavoidable, although it is associated with various risks. The aim of this trial was to identify ind...