Anemia and Transfusion in Critical Care: Physiology and Management

Conclusion and Recommendation:
In a criticially ill patient, anemia should be managed to avoid oxygen supply dependency (oxygen delivery less than twice comsumption) and to maintain moderate oxygen delivery reserve (DO2/VO2 > 3).

Source: Journal of Intensive Care Medicine - May 9, 2016 Category: Intensive Care Authors: Spinelli, E., Bartlett, R. H. Tags: Analytic Reviews Source Type: research