Anemia in the ICU: Review and Update (More PulmCCM Topic Updates) This document will be updated periodically to incorporate new research findings. To suggest an article for inclusion, please comment below. Anemia is almost inevitable during many episodes of critical illness, and has been associated with worsened outcomes and prognosis. However, the preponderance of evidence suggests that correcting anemia (by transfusion or with erythropoetin) does not help most critically ill patients. Although a restrictive transfusion threshold of hemoglobin 7 g/dL is appropriate for most ICU patients, controversy remains as to whether certain patients might benefit from transfusion to higher hemoglobin levels, such as patients with acute coronary syndromes, GI bleeds, or who are unable to wean from mechanical ventilation.
Anemia in the ICU (Review)
Anemia in the ICU (Review)
Anemia in the ICU (Review)
Anemia in the ICU: Review and Update (More PulmCCM Topic Updates) This document will be updated periodically to incorporate new research findings. To suggest an article for inclusion, please comment below. Anemia is almost inevitable during many episodes of critical illness, and has been associated with worsened outcomes and prognosis. However, the preponderance of evidence suggests that correcting anemia (by transfusion or with erythropoetin) does not help most critically ill patients. Although a restrictive transfusion threshold of hemoglobin 7 g/dL is appropriate for most ICU patients, controversy remains as to whether certain patients might benefit from transfusion to higher hemoglobin levels, such as patients with acute coronary syndromes, GI bleeds, or who are unable to wean from mechanical ventilation.