Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2980089 | The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | 2015 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Differing practice patterns contribute to significant variation in rates of perioperative transfusion within a single center. Strategies aimed at reducing overall transfusion rates must take into account such variability in practice patterns and account for nonclinical factors as well as known clinical predictors of blood transfusions.
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Authors
Claudia BSc, Jeffrey B. BSc, Alexandra M. MSc, Maral MD, PhD, Craig D. MD, Rand MD, Marc P. MD, MSc, Ansar MD, PhD,