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The Nurse's Knowledge Of Blood Conservation As A Part Of Blood Management, Lindsey Putnam Austin
The Nurse's Knowledge Of Blood Conservation As A Part Of Blood Management, Lindsey Putnam Austin
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Medicine has historically regarded blood transfusion as an integral component of major surgery or illness. However, clinical studies have shown that allogeneic blood transfusions are associated with increased morbidity and decreased survival. Knowledge of this research and the concepts of blood conservation so as to avoid unnecessary blood transfusions is needed in order to deliver holistic care and serve as patient advocate. This knowledge reaches every specialty of nursing care.
This study of the nurse's knowledge of blood conservation as a part of blood management utilizes The Conservation Model developed by Myra E. Levine in 1973. Levine's work is a …