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Higher vs. lower haemoglobin threshold for transfusion in septic shock: subgroup analyses of the TRISS trial

Using a restrictive transfusion strategy appears to be safe in sepsis, but there may be subgroups of patients who benefit from transfusion at a higher haemoglobin level. We explored if… Click to show full abstract

Using a restrictive transfusion strategy appears to be safe in sepsis, but there may be subgroups of patients who benefit from transfusion at a higher haemoglobin level. We explored if subgroups of patients with septic shock and anaemia had better outcome when transfused at a higher vs. a lower haemoglobin threshold.

Keywords: haemoglobin threshold; septic shock; transfusion; lower haemoglobin; higher lower; haemoglobin

Journal Title: Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica
Year Published: 2017

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