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Transfusion Strategies for Acute Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding

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In patients with significant gastrointestinal haemorrhage, the use of a transfusion trigger of a haemoglobin level of 7 g/dL instead of 9g/dL demonstrated a significant survival benefit (NNT 25) together with a significant reduction in rates of rebleeding, adverse events and use of blood products.
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In patients with significant gastrointestinal haemorrhage, the use of a transfusion trigger of a haemoglobin level of 7 g/dL instead of 9 g/dL demonstrated a significant survival benefit (NNT 25) together with a significant reduction in rates of rebleeding, adverse events and use of blood products.Level of evidence: 2B (non-blind, single centre RCT with a risk of bias)

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Management of cardiogenic shock

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Management of cardiogenic shock

TL;DR: This updated review will outline the management of CS complicating acute myocardial infarction with major focus on evidence-based revascularization techniques, intensive care unit treatment including ventilation, transfusion regimens, adjunctive medication, and mechanical support devices.
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