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Single, high-dose erythropoietin given two days pre-op reduces need for transfused blood

Anemia increases operative mortality and morbidity in non-cardiac and cardiac surgical procedures. Anemic surgical patients may require more blood transfusions, raising the risk of transfusion-related complications and increasing ...

Surgery created May 06, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Hospital surgical volume should be considered when judging value of procedures

The volume of cases performed at an institution each year has a direct effect on the outcome of surgical procedures, and should always be considered when looking at the benefits of a technique, according to a team of researchers ...

Cancer created May 05, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0