Anaemia and red blood cell transfusion in intracranial neurosurgery: a comprehensive review A. Kisilevsky, A.W. Gelb, M. Bustillo, A.M. Flexman British Journal of Anaesthesia Volume 120, Issue 5, Pages 988-998 (May 2018) DOI: 10.1016/j.bja.2017.11.108 Copyright © 2017 British Journal of Anaesthesia Terms and Conditions
Fig 1 Theoretical risks and benefits of perioperative anaemia and transfusion in neurosurgical patients. British Journal of Anaesthesia 2018 120, 988-998DOI: (10.1016/j.bja.2017.11.108) Copyright © 2017 British Journal of Anaesthesia Terms and Conditions
Fig 2 Potential strategies for perioperative blood conservation in neurosurgical patients. ANH, acute normovolaemic haemodilution; NSAID, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. British Journal of Anaesthesia 2018 120, 988-998DOI: (10.1016/j.bja.2017.11.108) Copyright © 2017 British Journal of Anaesthesia Terms and Conditions
Fig 3 Recommendations for antithrombotic reversal in the setting of intracranial haemorrhage (adapted from Frontera et al 201544). aPCC, activated prothrombin complex concentrate; DDAVP, desmopressin; FFP, fresh frozen plasma; INR, international normalised ratio; i.v., intravenous; LMWH, low molecular weight heparin; max, maximum; NSAIDs, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; PCC, prothrombin complex concentrate; rVIIa, recombinant factor VIIa; TXA, tranexamic acid. British Journal of Anaesthesia 2018 120, 988-998DOI: (10.1016/j.bja.2017.11.108) Copyright © 2017 British Journal of Anaesthesia Terms and Conditions