Answers are grounded in this paper and cite their sources.
Background: Jehovah's Witnesses are well known for their refusal of blood transfusions which, challenges the safety of performing cardiac surgeries. Their stand regarding blood transfusions has garnered criticism from some medical and legal sources, but has also added incentive for the development of many bloodless surgery techniques. To assess the impact on the continuing progress of blood saving protocols and increasing operative risk; herein our results in this specific population are reported.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Lee et al. (2007) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 10 related papers. Consider them for comparative context: