A survey of transfusion practices among anesthesiologists

A survey of transfusion practices was conducted among anesthesiologists practicing in the United States to determine if significant variation exists and to identify those areas toward which research and educational efforts should be directed. Thirty-seven percent (389) of 1,043 active members of the...

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Published inVox sanguinis Vol. 52; no. 1-2; p. 60
Main Authors Stehling, L C, Ellison, N, Faust, R J, Grotta, A W, Moyers, J R
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.01.1987
Subjects
Anesthesiology
Blood Transfusion
Humans
Intraoperative Period
Preoperative Care
Surveys and Questionnaires
United States
United States
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Summary:A survey of transfusion practices was conducted among anesthesiologists practicing in the United States to determine if significant variation exists and to identify those areas toward which research and educational efforts should be directed. Thirty-seven percent (389) of 1,043 active members of the American Society of Anesthesiologists who received the survey responded. The indications for transfusion as well as the types of components administered were found to vary considerably. Among the areas which need to be addressed are arbitrary preoperative hemoglobin requirements, indications for fresh frozen plasma administration, preoperative blood ordering and autologous transfusion.
ISSN:0042-9007
1423-0410
DOI:10.1111/j.1423-0410.1987.tb02990.x