Analysis of the impact of race on blood transfusion in pediatric scoliosis surgery.
Keila M MaherKwadwo Owusu-AkyawJingzhu ZhouMary CooterAllison K RossRobert K LarkBrad M TaicherPublished in: Paediatric anaesthesia (2018)
Black race was independently associated with increased estimated blood loss, increased rate of blood transfusion, and increased amount of blood transfused during surgical correction of pediatric scoliosis. Further investigation is needed to better understand the etiology of the disparity and assess opportunities for improving outcomes.