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RCTs of hospitalized patients of any age comparing transfusion of fresher versus older red blood cells were eligible. ...CONCLUSION: Transfusion of fresher red blood cells does not reduce o …
RCTs of hospitalized patients of any age comparing transfusion of fresher versus older red bloo …