Jun

14

2022

What is the recommended hemoglobin (Hb) transfusion trigger in a surgical patient?

By William Aird

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What is the recommended hemoglobin (Hb) transfusion trigger in a surgical patient?

For patients having orthopedic or cardiac surgery and are hospitalized and hemodynamically stable, transfuse at Hb level ≤ 8 g/dL (80 g/L).

AABB recommendations in 2016:

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