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Evidence-based red cell transfusion in the critically ill: quality improvement using computerized physician order entry.
Rana R, Afessa B, Keegan MT, et al; Transfusion in the ICU Interest Group. Crit Care Med. 2006;34:1892-1897.

Using a computerized provider order entry (CPOE) system, the investigators developed an evidence-based protocol for red cell transfusion and found that it reduced inappropriate transfusions over a 3-month test period.

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