• Crit Care Nurs Q · Jul 2007

    Review Case Reports

    Bloodless cardiac surgery: not just possible, but preferable.

    • Leeann J Putney.
    • Open Heart Recovery Unit, Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Sarasota, Fla, USA. leeann-putney@smh.com
    • Crit Care Nurs Q. 2007 Jul 1;30(3):263-70.

    AbstractBlood transfusions after cardiac surgery are very common, and the rates are highly variable among institutions. Transfusion carries the risk of infectious and noninfectious hazards and is often clinically unnecessary. This article discusses the history of bloodless cardiac surgery, the hazards of transfusion, the benefits of reducing or eliminating transfusion, and strategies to conserve blood. It also provides a list of resources for those who are interested in learning more about bloodless care.

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