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    Patient blood management programs enhance safety by conserving a patient's own blood. These strategies reduce transfusions, minimizing risks and improving outcomes in intensive care units (ICUs).

    Area of Science:

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    • Transfusion Medicine
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    Background:

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    • Increasing reports highlight morbidity and mortality linked to blood transfusions.
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