| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5883494 | Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia | 2016 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
A lower preoperative hemoglobin concentration resulted in increased use of hospital resources after cardiac surgery. Each g/dL unit fall in preoperative hemoglobin concentration resulted in increased blood transfusion requirements and increased postoperative ICU and hospital length of stay.
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Authors
George MBBS, MRCP, FRCA, FFICM, Nikhail MBBS, MRCP, FRCA, FFICM, Stuart MBBS, BSc, FRCA, FFICM, James MS, FRCS(CTh), Victoria PhD,