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What Is A Blood Transfusion, Truly?
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Despite multiple specialty society guidelines recommending not to transfuse blood if the hemoglobin levels are above 7-8 g/dL, many physicians disregard the recommendations. Why is that? Dr. Hassaballa discusses this issue.
Article referenced in the show: https://www.pulmccm.org/p/guidelines-on-red-cell-transfusion
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