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The Risks Associated with Red Blood Cell Transfusion: Implications for Critical Care Practice
Douglas H Sutton1, Deborah A Raines2
1College of Health and Human Services, Northern Arizona University, 2065 West Dolores Lane, Flagstaff, AZ 86005, USA.
Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America
|August 6, 2017
Summary
Red blood cell (RBC) transfusions for critically ill patients may worsen conditions and increase mortality. More research is needed to understand the risks and benefits of this common medical intervention.
Area of Science:
- Critical care medicine
- Transfusion medicine
- Hematology
Background:
- Red blood cell (RBC) transfusion is a common intervention for critically ill patients.
- Understanding the associated risks is crucial for clinical decision-making.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review the literature on the risks of RBC transfusion in critically ill patients.
- To inform clinicians about potential adverse outcomes associated with RBC transfusion.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature review of publications from 2008 to 2016.
- Extraction and review of data to identify evidence of transfusion risks.
Main Results:
- RBC transfusion may exacerbate certain clinical conditions in critically ill patients.
- Evidence suggests an increased risk of mortality and morbidity associated with RBC transfusion.
- The review highlights the need for further investigation into transfusion risks.
Conclusions:
- Clinicians must be aware of the potential risks of RBC transfusion in the critically ill.
- Further scientific studies are required to elucidate the risks and benefits of RBC transfusion.
- Informed clinical practice regarding RBC transfusion necessitates a comprehensive understanding of its potential adverse effects.
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