INCIDENCE AND FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH BLOOD TRANSFUSION IN A SAMPLE OF SOUTH AFRICAN PATIENTS UNDERGOING PRIMARY HIP ARTHROPLASTY: A RETROSPECTIVE DATABASE STUDY.
Background: Despite improvements in arthroplasty and blood conservation practices, surgical blood loss remains a challenge. The blood products used to address perioperative bleeding are scarce and should be effectively managed. Our study objectives were to 1) establish the cumulative incidence of...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Student's Journal of Health Research
2023-06-01
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Series: | Student's Journal of Health Research Africa |
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Online Access: | https://sjhresearchafrica.org/index.php/public-html/article/view/448 |