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Cross-match protocols for femoral neck fractures – finding one that can work

AM Khan, Naureen Mushtaq, Konstantinos Giannakas, DH Sochart, J.W. Andrews

Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England · 2004 · 20 citations · 6 references

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Abstract

A simple and effective protocol is provided that has helped reduce pre-operative cross-matching of femoral neck fractures from 71% to 16.7% when assessed 2 years after its introduction.

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