title: [Transfusions in geriatrics].
abstract: Elderly people are Darticularlv Drone to anaemia and the need for transfusions. However, in response to the known adverse effects of red blood cell transfusions, particularly in the context of chronic anaemia, new recommendations have been issued. it is always necessary to consider this procedure on a case-by-case basis, analysing the risk-benefit ratio.
authors.forename: Sophie
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Moulias
authors.forename: Christine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Lesure
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging / Q000097:blood; D000740:Anemia / Q000628:therapy*; D017707:Erythrocyte Transfusion; D006454:Hemoglobins / Q000032:analysis; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D006454:Hemoglobins