Allogenic blood transfusion in cardiac surgery

J Card Surg. 2012 Sep;27(5):594-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8191.2012.01522.x.

Abstract

Blood transfusion carries benefits and risks. Adult cardiac surgery accounts for a significant proportion of all red blood cells transfusions. However, the identification of the patient, who will truly benefit from transfusions, is still controversial. This review provides an overview on allogenic blood transfusions in adult cardiac surgery.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Blood Loss, Surgical / mortality
  • Blood Loss, Surgical / prevention & control*
  • Blood Transfusion / methods*
  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures / adverse effects*
  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures / methods
  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures / mortality
  • Erythrocyte Transfusion / adverse effects
  • Erythrocyte Transfusion / methods
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Patient Selection
  • Risk Assessment
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Survival Rate
  • Transfusion Reaction
  • Transplantation, Homologous
  • Treatment Outcome