Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5596652 The Annals of Thoracic Surgery 2017 7 Pages PDF
Abstract
Efforts to minimize PV below 15% of a patient's estimated blood volume do not protect patients from intraoperative RBC transfusion, and may increase exposure. Prime volume can affect both patient morbidity and the economic impact associated with blood utilization. Further studies on the effect of PV on blood transfusion are warranted.
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