There are many strategies of blood conservation for critically ill patients. The effects of these strategies on phlebotomy volumes, hemoglobin and hematocrit levels, transfusion requirements, clinical outcomes, as well as intensive care unit and laboratory resources and costs should be further evaluated.
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