haematology
Blood Transfusion — Indications and Safety
Restrictive transfusion thresholds, consent, and transfusion reactions
Source: BSH 2012 / NICE
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Blood Transfusion Decision
Use restrictive transfusion triggers. Each unit raises Hb by approximately 10 g/L. Consider: symptoms, haemodynamic status, ongoing blood loss, cardiorespiratory reserve.
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
Drugs
Pathways
- Major Haemorrhage / Massive Transfusion · BCSH; RCOA; RCEM; RCS — BCSH Guidelines
- Anaemia Investigation · BSH / NICE
- Splenomegaly Workup · BSH; BMJ Best Practice
- Deep Vein Thrombosis Diagnosis and Treatment · NICE CG144 / NICE NG158
- Sickle Cell Crisis · BSH 2021 / BCSH
- Neutropenic Sepsis · NICE CG151 2012 / ESMO
Decision support only. Always apply local guidelines and clinical judgement.