Table 2 Eligibility criteria
From: Red blood cell transfusion in animal models of acute brain injuries: a systematic review protocol
Inclusion criteria | Exclusion criteria |
|---|---|
1. Studies comparing at least two interventional groups | 1. Human studies |
2. In vivo animal models of TBI or ischemic stroke or hemorrhagic stroke (ICH or SAH) | 2. In vitro studies |
3. RBC transfusion in at least one interventional group | 3. Non-mammals used as animal models |
4. Different transfusion strategy or no transfusion or any other intervention as a comparator | 4. Transfusion before cerebral injury is induced |
5. Any study outcome |