Does peer-to-peer physician feedback improve adherence to blood transfusion guidelines in the surgical intensive care unit?
A blood management program based on peer e-mail feedback was effective in improving adherence to guideline recommendations for transfusion of RBCs in stable, low-risk SICU patients.
LOS is shorter without GGS. There is no difference in rates of slippage, migration, pouch dilatation complications, and %EWL between either approach. In light of our findings, we think that routine use of GGSs should be revisited.