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I am going for second pregnancy opetation and my hemoglobin level is 8 grams. should i go for operatio st 8 gms of blood?

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8 gm is okay: Multiple studies have shown ill-effects of blood transfusion when not needed. The usual level at which transfusion is considered is 7 gm or lower.

Answered 1/28/2013

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