Haemoglobin and transfusions in elderly patients with hip fractures: the effect of a dedicated orthogeriatrician
Abstract Background Hip fractures are common in elderly patients, in whom it is important to monitor blood loss; however, unnecessary transfusions should be avoided. The primary objective of this study was to assess whether the employment of a dedicated orthogeriatrician in an Orthopaedic Department...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-06-01
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Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-021-02524-0 |