Research recommendation(s) from an individual piece of guidance
- Guidance:
- Blood transfusion
- Date issued:
Research recommendations coming out of this guidance
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Red blood cell transfusion thresholds for patients with chronic cardiovascular disease:- What is the clinical and cost effectiveness of restrictive compared with liberal red blood cell thresholds and targets for patients with chronic cardiovascular disease?
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Electronic Decision Support:- What is the clinical and cost effectiveness of an electronic decision support system compared with current practice in reducing inappropriate blood transfusions, overall rates of blood transfusion and mortality?
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Post-operative cell salvage for patients having cardiac surgery with a significant risk of post-operative blood loss:- For patients having cardiac surgery with a significant risk of post-operative blood loss, is post-operative cell salvage and reinfusion clinically and cost effective in reducing red blood cell use and improving clinical outcomes, compared with existing practice?
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Fresh frozen plasma for patients with abnormal haemostasis who are having invasive procedures or surgery:- What dose of fresh frozen plasma is most clinically effective at preventing bleeding in patients with abnormal haemostasis who are having invasive procedures or surgery?