Factors associated with the increased bleeding in the postoperative period of cardiac surgery: A cohort study.

Aims And Objectives: To identify factors associated with the increased bleeding in patients during the postoperative period after cardiac surgery.

Background: Bleeding is among the most frequent complications that occur in the postoperative period after cardiac surgery, representing one of the major factors in morbidity and mortality. Understanding the factors associated with the increased bleeding may allow nurses to anticipate and prioritise care, thus reducing the mortality associated with this complication.