Rationalising cross-match requests in vascular surgery is safe and cost effective.
J Perioper Pract
; 24(9): 206-9, 2014 Sep.
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| ID: mdl-25326941
This study describes how a vascular centre rationalised their blood transfusion policy. A multidisciplinary panel reviewed data for blood transfusion protocols and implemented improvements that were analysed. The number of units cross-matched fell from 272 to 183 over a six month period. Unused blood reduced from 80% to 61%. The study concluded that rationalisation of cross matching policies is safe and provides cost and resource benefits.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Vasculares
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Transfusão de Sangue
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Tipagem e Reações Cruzadas Sanguíneas
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2014
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Article