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Assist. Sharif Tariq Abdul Latif Al-Qayyim :: Publications: |
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| Title: | Blood Transfusion Strategy in Patients with Moderate or Severe
Traumatic Brain Injury: A Prospective Interventional Study |
| Authors: | Sherif T. Elkayem, Ehab A. Abdelrahman, Engy A. Okab |
| Year: | 2026 |
| Keywords: | Not Available |
| Journal: | Not Available |
| Volume: | Not Available |
| Issue: | Not Available |
| Pages: | Not Available |
| Publisher: | Not Available |
| Local/International: | Local |
| Paper Link: | Not Available |
| Full paper | Sharif Tariq Abdul Latif Al-Qayyim_BMFJ4615101761166800.pdf |
| Supplementary materials | Not Available |
| Abstract: |
Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a significant contributor to global morbidity and mortality. Determining optimal hemoglobin (Hb) transfusion thresholds in TBI remains debated due to the brain's vulnerability to anemia. This study investigates the effects of liberal versus restrictive transfusion strategies on survival, neurological recovery, ICU stay, and infectious complications in patients with moderate to severe TBI. Methods: A prospective interventional study was conducted at Benha University Hospitals from October 2024 to March 2025. Sixty patients with moderate (GCS 9–12) or severe (GCS 3–8) TBI and Hb |
