Publications by authors named "Melanie Behmenburg"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to reduce blood loss and anemia in mechanically ventilated ICU patients by implementing a "blood-saving bundle" (BSB) that included closed-loop blood sampling and smaller tubes.
- Results showed a significant decrease in mean blood loss per ICU day from 43.3 ml in controls to 15.0 ml in the BSB group, along with a reduction in blood transfusions from 7 to 2.3 units per 100 observation days.
- Although there were no significant differences in hemoglobin levels between the two groups, the incidence of low hemoglobin values (<9 g/dl) was lower in the BSB group (15.4%) compared to the controls (21.2%).
