Search results for "Transfusion"
Two risk scores most accurately predict outcomes after lower GI bleeding
The Oakland score performed best for predicting safe discharge, major bleeding, and transfusion, while the Strate score performed best for hemostasis, according to a recent review and meta-analysis that assessed four scores.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2022/06/08/two-risk-scores-most-accurately-predict-outcomes-after-lower-gi-bleeding.htm
8 Jun 2022
In the News
Secondhand smoke exposure, bleeding risk with dabigatran versus warfarin, post-op delirium in older adults, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2015/03/itn.htm
15 Mar 2015
Infusion sets, heparin recalled
Recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/10/fda-update-infusion-sets-heparin-recalled.htm
15 Oct 2020
An atypical presentation of microscopic polyangiitis
A patient was admitted after outpatient labs indicated acute worsening of kidney disease and anemia.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2022/10/26/free/brief-case-an-atypical-presentation-of-microscopic-polyangiitis.htm
26 Oct 2022
Tranexamic acid did not increase risk of death, thrombotic complications after coronary artery surgery, study finds
In addition, researchers found that the antifibrinolytic agent was associated with a lower risk of bleeding complications and a higher risk of postoperative seizures compared to placebo.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2016/11/02/1.htm
2 Nov 2016
Cases from Legacy Health
Seizure-associated code-switching, hemolytic uremic syndrome, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2021/01/brief-case-from-legacy-health.htm
15 Jan 2021
Prasugrel, ticagrelor show similar safety, efficacy in acute MI treated with PCI
Patients were randomized to either a loading dose of 60 mg prasugrel and a maintenance dose of 10 mg once per day or a loading dose of 180 mg ticagrelor with a maintenance dose of 90 mg twice daily, for 12 months along with a recommended dose of 100 mg of aspirin daily.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2016/09/14/3.htm
14 Sep 2016
MKSAP quiz on sickle cell disease
These cases and commentary, which address sickle cell disease, are excerpted from ACP's Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (MKSAP16).
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/04/ty.htm
15 Apr 2013
Blood product irradiation and transfusion-associated graft-versus-host disease
A trauma patient develops new-onset fevers, skin lesions, diarrhea, and jaundice.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2021/05/blood-product-irradiation-and-transfusion-associated-GVHD.htm
15 May 2021
Guidelines advise restrictive strategy for red blood cell transfusion
The AABB (formerly the American Association of Blood Banks) recommends a restrictive red blood cell transfusion strategy for hospitalized, stable patients, according to new guidelines.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2012/03/28/1.htm
28 Mar 2012