Publications by authors named "Ingeborg H M van Rooijen"
Ann Intensive Care
December 2016
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the relationship between red blood cell transfusions and nosocomial (hospital-acquired) infections in critically ill patients, considering factors like the length of ICU stay and different blood products.
- Out of 3,502 patients, 476 (13.6%) developed infections, with those infected showing higher severity scores and receiving more transfusions, particularly RBCs; however, RBC transfusions were not found to be an independent risk after adjusting for other factors.
- In contrast, transfusions of plasma and platelets were associated with higher infection risk, with platelet transfusions standing out as an independent risk factor, suggesting the need for careful consideration in critically ill patients.
