Spring 2016 Pediatrician

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Cardiac Surgery: Blood-free Tetralogy Repair

More than half of cardiac surgeries require blood transfusion—a lifesaving measure but one that nevertheless could fuel complications ranging from temporary immune suppression to graft-versus-host disease.

Shetarra Walker, Luca Vricella and Narutoshi Hibino say teamwork is key in preparing patients for a transfusion-free heart operation.

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