BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Prediction of escape red blood cell transfusion in expectantly managed women with acute anaemia after postpartum haemorrhage.
To determine clinical predictors of escape red blood cell (RBC) transfusion in postpartum anaemic women, initially managed expectantly, and the additional predictive value of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) measures. ⋯ In postpartum anaemic women, several clinical variables predict the need for escape RBC transfusion. Adding HRQoL-scores improves model performance. After external validation, the extended model may be an important tool for counselling and decision making in clinical practice.