Impact of bleeding-related complications and/or blood product transfusions on hospital costs in inpatient surgical patients

• Main Authors: Reynolds Matthew W (Author), Mercaldi Katie (Author), Shah Manan (Author), Ye Xin (Author), Stokes Michael E (Author), Rupnow Marcia FT (Author), Hammond Jeffrey (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Inadequate surgical hemostasis may lead to transfusion and/or other bleeding-related complications. This study examines the incidence and costs of bleeding-related complications and/or blood product transfusions occurring as a conseq...