Leucocyte-depleted blood in prevention of post-operative infections following elective orthopaedic and cardiac procedures.
Williamson
L M
LM
National Blood Service, and University of Cambridge. lorna.williamson@nbs.nhs.uk
Murphy
M F
MF
Llewelyn
C
C
Todd
A
A
Taylor
R
R
Stevens
W
W
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D013504:Cardiovascular Surgical Procedures; D002469:Cell Separation; D015331:Cohort Studies; D017558:Elective Surgical Procedures; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control; D007902:Length of Stay; D007962:Leukocytes; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D065227:Transfusion Reaction; D016896:Treatment Outcome