Intra-operative intravenous fluid restriction reduces perioperative red blood cell transfusion in elective cardiac surgery, especially in transfusion-prone patients: a prospective, randomized controlled trial

Table 7 Cross-tabulation of transfused PRC units per patient (combined OR and ICU data) by group.

PRC units per patient	GROUP A	GROUP B	TOTAL
0	38	17	55
1	26	17	43
2	25	31	56
3	9	14	23
≥4	2	13	15
TOTAL	100	92	192

Significantly more Group A patients received 0 or 1 units, whereas more Group B patients received 3, 4, or more units (p < 0.0007).

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