Factors influencing plasma transfusion practices in paediatric intensive care units around the world
- Karam, Oliver
- Willems, Ariane
- Rooze, Shancy
DOIAbstract
Background and Objectives: Plasma transfusions are a frequent treatment worldwide, but many studies have reported a wide variation in the indications to transfuse. Recently, an international paediatric study also showed wide variation in frequency in the use of plasma transfusions: 25% of the centres transfused plasma to >5% of their patients, whereas another 25% transfused plasma to <1% of their patients. The objective of this study was to explore the factors associated with different plasma transfusion practices in these centres. Materials and Methods: Online survey sent to the local investigators of the 101 participating centres, in February 2016. Four areas were explored: beliefs regarding plasma transfusion, patients’ case-mix in each ...
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