Cell saver blood transfusions may be associated with a decrease in inflammation and improved outcome measures in pediatric cardiac surgery patients

By sjmartinez • April 14, 2023

Martinez MJ, Schwingshackl A, Romero T, Roach GD, Belperio JA, Federman MD. Cell saver blood transfusions may be associated with a decrease in inflammation and improved outcome measures in pediatric cardiac surgery patients. Perfusion. 2023 May;38(4):717-724. doi: 10.1177/02676591221078420. Epub 2022 Apr 12. PMID: 35411827.

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