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Blood Transfusion in Traumatic Brain Injury

a review

The lecture duration is 24min.

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Alexis Turgeon
Professor and the Director of Research, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, at Université Laval, Canada
Lecture Summary

This lecture explores the rationale, risks, benefits, and optimal strategies related to blood transfusion in patients with traumatic brain injury. It provides a concise overview of the role of transfusion in TBI management, emphasizes the evaluation of associated risks and benefits, and highlights the identification of optimal blood product management approaches for TBI cases.

Target Audience

Critical Care Doctors
Experienced Critical Care Nurses

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this activity, you should be able to:

  • Understand the role of blood transfusion in managing traumatic brain injury (TBI)
  • Evaluate the risks and benefits associated with blood transfusion in TBI patients
  • entify optimal blood product management strategies for TBI cases

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