Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2878272 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2010 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
Younger patients undergoing longer surgical procedures and those requiring more postoperative blood transfusions are at greatest risk for SSI. Additional preventive strategies, including restrictive blood transfusion policies, warrant further investigation.
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Authors
John M. MD, MPH, Dionne A. PhD, Debra Forbes RN, BSN, Jacqueline BS, Gail BS, CIC, Thomas J. MD, MPH, Frank A. MD, Peter C. MBBS,