Jan. 19, 2005 (Phoenix) — Results of a pilot study examining the feasibility of a blood conservation strategy for critically ill adults suggest that "we can reduce the volume of blood [tested] by 50%, ...

It is commonly accepted that over 70% of all medical decisions are based on laboratory results and now more than ever those results are used to make rehospitalization decisions. To provide a closer ...

Intensive care units (ICUs) frequently encounter the challenge of managing blood loss associated with repeated diagnostic testing. Iatrogenic anaemia, exacerbated by cumulative blood withdrawals, ...