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Quantity of blood to be transfused

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eng.Aaron:

--- Quote from: Andy Battaglia on April 29, 2018, 05:25:06 PM ---The fluid volume from transfusions causes stress to the heart. The higher the volume, the more stress on the heart. If it was practical, it would be best to take weekly transfusions. The volume would cause less stress on the heart. But, it isn't practical. I do not like the 4 units at once approach and feel it is done more out of convenience than out of concern for patients.

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how about getting one unit if my pre hb was say 10.5 ??
and i receive bt every 3 weeks ???

Andy Battaglia:
It would be fine to take a unit of blood at Hb of 10.5. It's best if the Hb does not drop below 10, so even two units could be considered at that Hb level.

kaleem:
My 2 and half year old son 15 kg.. how much would be the ideal volume of blood intake in ml at hb of 10?

Andy Battaglia:
Are you saying the Hb is already 10?

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