| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2875569 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2011 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
In patients undergoing noncardiac thoracic operations, there is a dose-dependent adverse effect of intraoperative blood transfusion on outcomes, with even seemingly small amounts of blood (1 or 2 units of PRBCs) increasing morbidity and resource utilization. Clinicians should be cautious with intraoperative transfusions of 1 or 2 units of PRBC for mildly hypovolemic or anemic patients.
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Authors
Victor A. MD, PhD, Daniel L. PhD, Sibu P. MD, Alethea MA, Peter C. PhD, Joseph B. MD,