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Medical Research Meta-Analysis 2020

Patient Blood Management Is Associated With a Substantial Reduction of Red Blood Cell Utilization and Safe for Patient Outcomes

Hofmann A, Farmer SL, Towler SC, et al.

Anesthesiology

Summary

A comprehensive meta-analysis of 235,779 patients demonstrating that Patient Blood Management programs reduce red blood cell transfusion by 39% while improving or maintaining patient outcomes including mortality, morbidity, and length of stay.

Key Excerpts

Implementation of PBM measures was associated with a reduction in overall mortality of 11%.

Results, p. 1220

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