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Association of RBC Transfusion Thresholds and Outcomes in Medical Patients with Acute Respiratory Failure Supported with Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

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CHEST December 2024, Volume 166, Issue 6 Elias H. Pratt, MD, joins CHEST® Journal Podcast Moderator Alice de Gallo Moraes, MD, to discuss his research exploring whether implementation of different institutional RBC transfusion thresholds for patients receiving venovenous ECMO is associated with changes in RBC use and patient outcomes. DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2024.05.043   Disclaimer: The purpose of this activity is to expand the reach of CHEST content through awareness, critique, and discussion. All articles have undergone peer review for methodologic rigor and audience relevance. Any views asserted are those of the speakers and are not endorsed by CHEST. Listeners should be aware that speakers’ opinions may vary and are advised to read the full corresponding journal article(s) for complete context. This content should not be used as a basis for medical advice or treatment, nor should it substitute the judgment used by clinicians in the practice of evidence-based medicine.