THRESOLDS OF Hb. FOR BLOOD TRANSFUSIONS...
Avoid unnecessary blood transfusions..some of the threshold of hemoglobin level mentioned below. It may vary according to the clinical status of the patient.
1.SYMPTOMATIC PATIENT
myocardial ischemia—————-10 g/dL
2.HOSPITALISED PATIENT
Preexisting CAD ——————— 8 g/dL
Acute coronary synd.———8 to 10 g/dL
ICU (hemo. stable )—————— 7 g/dL
G.I. bleeding (“)————————7 g/dL
Non-cardiac surgery——————8 g/dL
Cardiac surgery————————7.5 g/dL
3.AMBULATORY OUTPATIENTS
Oncology patient in treat———-7 to 8 g/dl
Palliative care setting As needed for symptoms; hospice benefits may vary.
Donate Blood Save Life......
DR.Atul Chowdhury
GENERAL MEDICINE
Avoid unnecessary blood transfusions..some of the threshold of hemoglobin level mentioned below. It may vary according to the clinical status of the patient.
1.SYMPTOMATIC PATIENT
myocardial ischemia—————-10 g/dL
2.HOSPITALISED PATIENT
Preexisting CAD ——————— 8 g/dL
Acute coronary synd.———8 to 10 g/dL
ICU (hemo. stable )—————— 7 g/dL
G.I. bleeding (“)————————7 g/dL
Non-cardiac surgery——————8 g/dL
Cardiac surgery————————7.5 g/dL
3.AMBULATORY OUTPATIENTS
Oncology patient in treat———-7 to 8 g/dl
Palliative care setting As needed for symptoms; hospice benefits may vary.
Donate Blood Save Life......
DR.Atul Chowdhury
GENERAL MEDICINE
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