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Definition Revised (2004):
Any transfusion (including autologous) of packed red blood cells or
whole blood given from the time the patient leaves the operating room
up to and including 72 hours postoperatively. Report as an occurrence
for five or more units of packed red blood cell in the postoperative
period including hanging blood from the OR that is finished outside
of the OR. If the patient receives shed blood, autologous blood, cell
saver blood or pleurovac postoperatively, this is counted if greater
than four units. The blood may be given for any reason.
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