Blood Transfusion.
The administration of donated blood products during or after cardiac surgery. Needed when blood loss exceeds the body's ability to compensate. Many cardiac surgical programs employ blood conservation strategies to minimize transfusion.
Definition
What is blood transfusion?
The administration of donated blood products during or after cardiac surgery. Needed when blood loss exceeds the body's ability to compensate. Many cardiac surgical programs employ blood conservation strategies to minimize transfusion.
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