Transfusion - 2023
: For the first time, specific recommendations were provided for critically ill children , suggesting a threshold of 70 g/L (7 g/dL) for those who are hemodynamically stable.
Released in early 2023, Transfusion is an Australian crime thriller starring (known for Avatar ).
: Reviewers generally praised the strong, moving performances by Worthington and the young cast, though some found the violent ending to be "mystifying" or lacking a clear redemptive arc. Transfusion 2023
: The 2023 updates addressed ongoing debates regarding patients with acute myocardial infarction (heart attack). While restrictive strategies are generally safe, the guidelines acknowledge that clinical judgment is crucial for patients with active cardiac ischemia.
: The guidelines strongly favor a restrictive transfusion strategy for most stable patients. This means waiting to transfuse until hemoglobin levels drop to 7–8 g/dL , rather than a "liberal" threshold of 9–10 g/dL. : For the first time, specific recommendations were
In the UK, the National Comparative Audit of Blood Transfusion released a 2023 report focusing on adherence to .
: The audit showed improvements in checking hemoglobin levels after single-unit transfusions (rising to 63.6%) but highlighted a need for better patient education regarding the risks and benefits of the procedure. Minimizing blood loss and need for transfusions in newborns : The 2023 updates addressed ongoing debates regarding
: The story follows Ryan Logan (Worthington), a former Special Forces operative struggling with PTSD and the loss of his wife. To protect his teenage son from being taken away by the state, he is pulled into the criminal underworld for one last job.