While a reliable supply of donated blood is vital in modern medicine, it remains the case that blood transfusion comes with its own problems, such as infectious

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This comprehensive book is written to inform and improve outcomes of patients in need of blood management during surgical procedures. Information is presented i

This presentation describes various aspects of the regulation of tissue oxygenation, including the roles of the circulatory system, respiratory system, and bloo

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