Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5597535 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2017 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Our risk prediction model uses 16 readily obtainable preoperative variables. This model, which provides a patient-specific estimate of the need for transfusion, offers clinicians a guide for decision making and evaluating the effectiveness of blood management strategies.
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Authors
Donald S. PhD, Theron A. CCP, Steven D. MD, MBA, Xiaoting PhD, Mary A.M. PhD, Timothy A. MS, CCP, Alphonse MD, Barbara R. BBA, Richard L. MD, Min PhD, Gaetano MD, MHSA,