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Differentiating between cold agglutinins and rouleaux: a case series of seven patients

Abstract We present a case series of seven patients with suspected cold agglutinin antibodies, discovered after initiation of bypass. Laboratory analysis of blood samples intraoperatively determined the cause of the..

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A red cell preservation strategy reduces postoperative transfusions in pediatric heart surgery patients

Summary Background Blood transfusion has well‐documented adverse effects. As part of a blood conservation initiative at our center, we began routine use of cell saver for all congenital heart surgery..

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