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Evidence-based practice in the ICU

Abstract

In the critically ill patient, who is not actively bleeding, is the transfusion of a single unit of red blood cells helpful or harmful? This presentation will share a systematic review of the evidence to answer that question. Implications for practice and education of care providers will be outlined.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Author Details

Douglas H. Sutton, EdD, MSN, MPA, School of Nursing, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona, USA; Deborah A. Raines, PhD, EdS, RN, ANEF, School of Nursing, University at Buffalo: SUNY, Buffalo, New York, USA

Sigma Membership

Alpha Theta

Lead Author Affiliation

Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Systematic Review

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Complications of Red Blood Cell Transfusion, Critical Care Settings, Systematic Review of Evidence

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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Red blood cell transfusion in the ICU: A systematic review

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

In the critically ill patient, who is not actively bleeding, is the transfusion of a single unit of red blood cells helpful or harmful? This presentation will share a systematic review of the evidence to answer that question. Implications for practice and education of care providers will be outlined.