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Blood Transfusion ?

Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2001 8:55 am
by FrancineLitz
To all of you nurses out there...(who I do appreciate greatly!) .... how low does your hemoglobin have to be when they suggest a transfusion?

Thanks in advance,
francine

Re: Blood Transfusion ?

Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2001 11:47 am
by admin
Francine,
They usually like to transfuse when you get around 7 or below. Hope this helps.
Beth

Re: Blood Transfusion ?

Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2001 11:51 am
by Beth
Francine,
They usually like to transfuse when your leverl is 7 or below. Hope this helps.
Beth

Re: Blood Transfusion ?

Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2001 12:49 pm
by MaiaMom
Thanks Beth...

I was wondering because mine (after birth) was at a 7 and I did not get a transfusion...yet when I was in the hospital with my pulmonary embolism I DID get a transfusion at that number.

Re: Blood Transfusion ?

Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2001 12:51 pm
by MaiaMom
ugh..I don't know if I like that alias I chose....
lol - I think I'll go back to francine...ugh
LOL