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Piotr Czempik on How a Single-Unit RBC Transfusion Affects Clot Dynamics
Nov 18, 2025, 10:45

Piotr Czempik on How a Single-Unit RBC Transfusion Affects Clot Dynamics

Piotr Czempik, Chair of Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care at Medical University of Silesia, shared on LinkedIn:

”I’m excited to announce that my latest study, “Hemostatic changes following red blood cell transfusion in critically ill patients: a retrospective cohort study”, has been accepted for publication in the Journal of Clinical Medicine!

This work explores how a single-unit RBC transfusion affects clot dynamics in non-bleeding, critically ill patients — revealing changes that conventional coagulation tests often miss.

Using ROTEM analysis, I observed:

  • Reduced fibrinogen contribution to clot strength
  • Decreased hyperfibrinolysis
  • Minimal changes in standard coagulation tests — except for a spike in D-dimer

These findings raise important questions about the hidden hemostatic effects of transfusion and underscore the need for more nuanced monitoring tools.

The full manuscript will be available soon — stay tuned!”

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