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Open Access 01-12-2013 | Letters to the Editor

The willingness for a change

Authors: Haralabos Parissis, Urszula Simonouk, Bassel Al-Alao

Published in: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery | Issue 1/2013

Abstract

Routine and protocols in our daily practice provide us safety and standardization. However the current knowledge is changing fast and protocols are there to be challenged. This article aims to outline the fine line between skepticism and “constant unbiased interpretation” of the new coming quidelines; the article also suggests a critical eye in data interpretation of the constantly changing technology and its implementation. Finally, by giving examples of the “swing” of the current practice we aim to stimulate awareness.

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Title: The willingness for a change
Authors: Haralabos Parissis
Urszula Simonouk
Bassel Al-Alao
Publication date: 01-12-2013
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery / Issue 1/2013
Electronic ISSN: 1749-8090
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1749-8090-8-150

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