Blood order guideline for elective surgery: impact of a guideline

Background: Cross-matched blood reservation without transfusion leads to a costly waste of resources. A prior study from our institution demonstrated an inappropriate use of preoperative blood order with the blood cross-match to transfusion (C/T) ratio of 4.79 (887/185 units). Since August 1, 2006 a...

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Main Authors: S Mahattanobon, S Sunpaweravong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Prince of Songkla University 2008-10-01
Series:Journal of Health Science and Medical Research (JHSMR)
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Online Access:https://www.jhsmr.org/index.php/jhsmr/article/view/714