Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8835458 | Journal of Surgical Research | 2018 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Elderly trauma patients had lower admission Hb, received more transfusions, and had persistently lower Hb on discharge when controlling for injury severity, comorbid conditions, and blood loss. Aging may have a negative impact on postinjury anemia.
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Authors
Tyler J. MD, Scott C. MD, MSCS, Travis W. MD, Linda L. BS, Frederick A. MD, FACS, MCCM, Philip A. MD, FACS, FCCM, Alicia M. MD, FACS, FCCM,