Hematology
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Multicenter Study
Changes in blood product utilization in a seven-hospital system after the implementation of a patient blood management program: A 9-year follow-up.
To analyze changes in red blood cell (RBC), platelet (PLT), and plasma transfusion volumes 9 years after the implementation of a multifaceted patient blood management (PBM) program across multiple hospitals. ⋯ The system-wide implementation of a PBM program has reduced transfusion volumes.