European journal of anaesthesiology
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Eur J Anaesthesiol
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Multicenter Study Comparative Study Observational Study
Blood wastage reduction: a 10-year observational evaluation in a large teaching institution in France.
Blood transfusion has increased significantly during the last decade and blood wastage reduction is a medical and economic challenge in hospital practice and for institutional quality, particularly in the ICU and operating theatre. ⋯ Seven simple strategies (including transport containers with an effective temperature analyser and audits) decreased blood wastage, especially in the ICU and operating theatre.