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Do you know are blood transfusions still iffy?
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They are not: For a low Hgb count erytropoietin drugs can restore the hemoglobin. In surgical patients if the blood loss is significant and transfusions not used to replace the missing blood, many complications can develop. The count should always be above 8 gms. minimal. Without necessary transfusions, cardiac failure can result and kidney and other organ problems can set in post surgery.
Answered 6/30/2014
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