Abstract
Some randomized trials have shown that so-called “restrictive” blood transfusion (i.e., allowing hemoglobin level to drop to <7 or <8 g/dL before transfusing) can lower transfusion rates safely. However, the effect of withholding blood transfusion might vary, depending on clinical context. In this meta-analysis, researchers identified 27 randomized trials in which restrictive and liberal blood transfusion thresholds were compared in …
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