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. 2008 Sep;90(9):1128-36.
doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.90B9.21115.

Strategies for blood management in orthopaedic and trauma surgery

R Lemaire  1
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Strategies for blood management in orthopaedic and trauma surgery

R Lemaire. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2008 Sep.

Abstract

Several aspects of the management of an orthopaedic surgical patient are not directly related to the surgical technique but are nevertheless essential for a successful outcome. Blood management is one of these. This paper considers the various strategies available for the management of blood loss in patients undergoing orthopaedic and trauma surgery.

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