Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5597762 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2017 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Infants undergoing cardiac operation can be managed with a conservative RBC transfusion strategy. Clinical indications should help guide the decision for RBC transfusion even in this uniquely vulnerable population. Larger multicenter trials are needed to confirm these results, and focus on the highest risk patients would be of great interest.
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Authors
Jill M. MD, Michael F. PhD, Jeffrey MD, Kelly F. MT(ASCP), Hongyue PhD, Karen S. MD, L. Eugene MD, George M. MD, Francisco MD, Neil MD,