Factors influencing plasma transfusion practices in paediatric intensive care units around the world
Karam O, Demaret P, Duhamel A, Shefler A, Spinella PC, Tucci M, Leteurtre S, Stanworth SJ, investigators T. Factors influencing plasma transfusion practices in paediatric intensive care units around the world. Vox Sanguinis 2017, 112: 140-149. PMID: 28176380, DOI: 10.1111/vox.12490.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPlasma transfusion practicesPlasma transfusionTransfusion practiceCoagulation testsPediatric intensive care unitInternational pediatric studiesLocal transfusion serviceAbnormal coagulation testsIntensive care unitEfficacy of transfusionSignificant relevant factorTransfusion policyTransfusion rateCare unitAppropriate indicationsPediatric studiesFrequent treatmentTransfusionResponse rateTransfusion servicesLocal investigatorsPatientsCenter characteristicsWide variationBleeding