| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2874645 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2015 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
We were astonished by the extent of bloodletting, with total phlebotomy volumes approaching amounts equivalent to 1 to 2 red blood cell units. Implementation of process improvement initiatives can potentially reduce phlebotomy volumes and resource utilization.
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Authors
Colleen G. MD, MS, Edmunds Z. MD, PhD, Anne S. MS, Eric D. PhD, MBA, Shannon MD, Joseph F. MD, J. Michael MD, Eugene H. MD,