#161 Transfusion Thresholds and the MINT Trial: Beyond Journal Club with NEJM Group
Core IM | Internal Medicine Podcast
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Redefining Transfusion Strategies
This chapter examines various studies on transfusion thresholds for critically ill patients, highlighting how a restrictive approach may yield better outcomes than liberal strategies. It discusses the implications of low hemoglobin thresholds, particularly in acute gastrointestinal bleeding and myocardial infarctions, challenging traditional transfusion practices. The conversation also addresses potential risks of increased transfusions, underlining the need for careful anemia management in emergency situations.
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