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In critically ill patients requiring blood, does transfusion with “fresh” RBC’s (stored for 8 days or less) compared with standard issue RBCs (stored 2-42 days) reduce 90 day mortality?
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In adults undergoing cardiac surgery, does a restrictive transfusion strategy (Hb > 75 g/l) compared to a liberal transfusion strategy (Hb > 90 g/l) lead to fewer infections and ischaemic events within 3 months?
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In trauma patients with or at risk of significant haemorrhage, does the early administration of a short course of tranexamic acid (TXA) affect the mortality, incidence of occlusive events and the amount of blood transfused?
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In patients with severe trauma and predicted to require massive transfusion, does the use of a transfusion protocol using a 1:1:1 ratio of plasma to platelets to red blood cells (RBCs) compared to 1:1:2 improve mortality?
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In patients with septic shock, does blood transfusion at a lower or higher haemoglobin threshold improve mortality?
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In patients who present with an upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleed, does a restrictive transfusion goal compared with a liberal transfusion goal affect mortality?
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In patients admitted to ICU does a restrictive vs. liberal blood transfusion strategy alter mortality?
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