Desmopressin use for minimising perioperative blood transfusion

<strong>Background</strong> Blood transfusion is administered during many types of surgery, but its efficacy and safety are increasingly questioned. Evaluation of the efficacy of agents, such as desmopressin (DDAVP; 1-deamino-8-D-arginine-vasopressin), that may reduce perioperative bloo...

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Main Authors: Desborough, M, Oakland, K, Brierley, C, Bennett, S, Doree, C, Trivella, M, Hopewell, S, Stanworth, S, Estcourt, L
Format: Journal article
Published: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd 2017