Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5928088 American Heart Journal 2016 6 Pages PDF
Abstract
Red blood cell transfusion rates were significantly correlated between the CABG and PCI at individual hospitals in Michigan, independent of patient case mix. Future work should explore institutional practice patterns, philosophies, and guidelines for RBC transfusions.
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Impact of institutional culture on rates of transfusions during cardiovascular procedures: The Michigan experience
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