| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2873964 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2013 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Blood conservation in pediatric cardiac operations is associated with fewer ventilator days, lower inotropic scores, and shorter lengths of stay. These findings, in addition to attendant risks and side effects of blood transfusion and the rising cost of safer blood products, justify blood conservation in pediatric cardiac operations.
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Authors
Mohsen MD, Ivan MD, Ted MD, Ahsan MBBS, Carol Ann CCP, Andrea CCP, Duchwan PhD,