Hungarian ICU doctors quizzed on blood transfusion habits
NCT ID NCT07532772
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study surveyed 97 Hungarian anesthesiologists and intensive care doctors about how they decide when to give blood transfusions to critically ill patients. The focus was on whether they use certain physiological signs (like lactate levels or oxygen saturation) recommended by international guidelines. The goal was to map current practices and identify differences between hospitals, not to test a new treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this survey could reveal gaps between guidelines and real-world transfusion practices, pointing toward better training or protocols.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, observational survey in one country, so findings may not apply elsewhere. It does not test any treatment or change patient outcomes directly.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Flór Ferenc Hospital Kistarcsa
Kistarcsa, Pest County, 2143, Hungary
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