The Solution To The Transfusion Dilemma: Tissue Oxygenation and Critical Hemoglobin

Number: 1 March 1, 2015
  • Büşra Tezcan
  • Nejla Mendil Erdoğan
  • Özcan Erdemli
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The Solution To The Transfusion Dilemma: Tissue Oxygenation and Critical Hemoglobin

Abstract

Anemia is a common and serious health problem both among patients undergoing surgery and among those in intensive care units. It is associated with increased patient morbidity and mortality, length of hospital stay and costs. However blood transfusion has been used to treat anemia since the establishment of the first blood donor service in 1921, real transfusion indications are indications are being questioned in various clinical conditions and patient profiles because of the infectious and noninfectious complications and cost increasing effects. Based on this knowledge, studies on this subject have increased rapidly in recent years. The Lungs and particularly the circulatory system are responsible for transporting oxygen to the cells to produce energy through the aerobic metabolism. Therefore, transfusion should be chosen as the treatment modality for decreased tissue oxygenation due to anemia in the perioperative period and intensive care. Determination of the disruption of oxygen supply to the tissues is the key point that may solve the critical dilemma of transfusion and anemia. In this article, the importance and determination of tissue oxygenation in solving this dilemma and the term ‘critical hemoglobin value’ will be reviewed

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Büşra Tezcan

Nejla Mendil Erdoğan

Özcan Erdemli

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March 1, 2015

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Tezcan B, Erdoğan NM, Erdemli Ö (March 1, 2015) Transfüzyon İkileminin Çözümü: Doku Oksijenasyonu ve Kritik Hemoglobin. Acıbadem Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi 1 7–12.