PHILADELPHIA—Red blood cell (RBC) transfusion is associated with a reduced likelihood of acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients undergoing complex cardiac surgery, according to new research presented at the 2024 annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (abstract A1035). The authors said the results demonstrate RBC transfusion may benefit renal function in the current setting of conservative blood management practices.
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