New/Old: Risk factors for Stress Ulcers and Transfusions in GIB
ICU Ed and Todd-Cast
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Transfusion Tactics in GI Bleeds
This chapter explores a transfusion target study comparing hemoglobin cutoffs in patients with upper GI bleeds, emphasizing how a restrictive strategy can lower mortality and bleeding rates. The discussion also critiques the study's patient population and the implications for clinical practice, while covering the complexities of GI bleed classifications. Finally, it reflects on historical transfusion thresholds and the evolving understanding of optimal practices in critical care settings.
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