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Medical Research Clinical Guideline 2012

Red Blood Cell Transfusion: A Clinical Practice Guideline From the AABB

Carson JL, Grossman BJ, Kleinman S, et al.

Annals of Internal Medicine

Summary

AABB clinical practice guideline recommending a restrictive transfusion threshold of 7-8 g/dL hemoglobin for most hospitalized, hemodynamically stable patients. One of the most widely cited transfusion guidelines worldwide.

Key Excerpts

The AABB recommends adhering to a restrictive transfusion strategy in hospitalized, hemodynamically stable patients. A hemoglobin level of 7 to 8 g/dL is a safe threshold for most patients.

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