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Rates of PRBC Transfusion Vary Significantly Between Study Centers
| Overall (N=396) | Site 1 (N=122) | Site 2 (N=91) | Site 3 (N=11) | Site 4 (N=81) | Site 5 (N=32) | Site 6 (N=59) | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Received PRBC transfusion | 323 (82%) | 89 (73%) | 87 (96%) | 11 (100%) | 67 (83%) | 27 (85%) | 42 (71%) | <0.0001 |
The rates of packed red blood cell transfusion were uniformly high, but varied significantly between participating centers, ranging from 71% to 100% transfused. PRBC indicates packed red blood cell.
