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Whoa 4 units in one day?? Both my hospitals will only give a max of 2 red (plus a platelet), as each bag runs over 2-2 1/2 hours. I'm guessing it's a time thing but probably also to avoid the fluid and blood pressure problems you've just described, which I've never ever heard of happening (and I've had my share of transfusions in the past!).
The blood pressure checks are like you described, but they also do pulse and temp at the same time.
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36/F - 1984 SAA treated with ATG [complete remission until] Oct 08 - burst blood vessels in eyes and low platelets; Jan 09 - AA & hypo-MDS; July 09 - BMT (RIC MUD PSCT) July 10 - 10k for Anthony Nolan (1yr post BMT! 53:48) Sep 10 - Wedding!  I've run 5 marathons now!! (PB 3:30!)
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