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The Influence of Older Age on RBC Transfusion Decisions in ICU Patients

2026Open accessUniversity of Tripoli

Abstract

Different transfusion strategies are applied in patients older than 85 years old. These differences appear to be driven by age-related differences in physiology and diagnoses rather than motivated by older age itself.

Research topics

  • Blood transfusion and management
  • Trauma, Hemostasis, Coagulopathy, Resuscitation
  • Blood groups and transfusion

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DOI: 10.1097/ccm.0000000000007131

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