Indications for transfusions in the two groups
| Indication for transfusion | Number of transfusions in NIRS group | Number of transfusions in conventional group |
|---|---|---|
| NIRS, Near infrared spectroscopy; FOE, fractional oxygen extraction; Hb, haemoglobin concentration. | ||
| FOE >0.470 | 18 | 0 |
| Low Hb (according to protocol) | 0 | 64 |
| Low Hb alone (<80 g/l) | 2 | 0 |
| Transfusion given according to wrong protocol | 1 | 0 |
| Acute clinical deterioration including apnoeas and/or desaturations | 22 | 17 |
| Acute haemorrhage | 2 | 2 |
| Clinical concern because of high dependency and low Hb | 8 | 0 |
| No indication recorded | 1 | 0 |
| Breathless on feeding | 1 | 0 |
| Before surgery | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 56 | 84 |