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| Variables | Four senior surgeons (120 patients) | Two junior surgeons (30 patients) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Hb value (g/L) | 110±21 | 103±30 | NS |
| Length of surgery (min) | 231±54 | 291±73 | <0.0001 |
| % of utilization of cell salvage | 36% | 57% | 0.03 |
| CVP before clamping (mmHg) | 5.7±3.7 | 4.7±2.4 | NS |
| Blood loss (ml) | 978±719 | 1382±868 | <0.0001 |
| RBC transfused (units per patient) | 0.3±0.7 | 0.4±1.3 | NS |
| Final Hb value (g/L) | 89±19 | 85±16 | NS |
