Everett Clinic, Providence – "Blood Conservation Program" http://heraldnet.com/article/20120222/NEWS01/702229842/-1/news01

An innovative blood conservation program that uses several ways to reduce blood loss during surgery. Its goal is to avoid unnecessary transfusions.

The program has gained international attention for shortening hospital stays for open heart patients and avoiding unnecessary transfusions. Medical costs also are reduced because less time is spent in the hospital and on equipment such as ventilators. Link: Everett Clinic, Providence – "Blood Conservation Program"

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