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ICU FORUM: Evidence-based Transfusion Strategy in the ICU

Lectured by Dr. Cyril David Mazer, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada

DISCLAIMER: This video is intended for healthcare professionals only.

On March 16, 2024, at the face-to-face Delex ICU Forum, held in collaboration with the Philippine Heart Center's Critical Care Division, Dr. Cyril David Mazer of Canada delivered a captivating presentation, sharing invaluable insights into Transfusion Strategies in the ICU.

During his lecture, Dr. Cyril David Mazer highlighted the significant adverse outcomes linked to anemia and Red Blood Cell (RBC) transfusions in cardiac surgery, shedding light on a crucial aspect of patient care. Supporting studies also say that RBC units transfusion was associated with an increased risk of postoperative cardiac complications, such as severe infection, renal failure, neurological complications, global morbidity, and mortality, both in hospital and up to 30 days after cardiac surgery. WATCH THIS VIDEO TO LEARN MORE:
 


You may also WATCH THE FULL LECTURE HERE: https://delexwebinar.zoom.us/rec/share/KtUcKs_cUyNOZU-rOfK9DjEWrI3-RN56SMGdBgTTUP4DTUwvqvV3mkdnBCs2tPjd.Qmr8kJX03KHpcFdC