Original Article

Impact of a Hemoglobin Trigger Communication Tool on Perioperative Transfusion in Cardiac Surgery

Objectives: Blood transfusion represents an important and potentially modifiable risk in the daily practice of cardiac surgery. The risk profile and increasing cost of transfusion led us to study the effect of different maneuvers, interventions, or surgical techniques to minimize transfusion while maintaining patient safety. This study compares postoperative outcomes…