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Old Thu May 30, 2013, 10:21 PM
Chirley Chirley is offline
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Hb and transfusion

Hi

When I was transfusion dependent my haematologist would transfuse if the Hb was under 100 and dropping. One unit if 90-100, two if 80-90, three if 70-80 etc. Due to the frequent monitoring I usually had two to three units every second week.

I'm slowly becoming anaemic again and am not seeing a haematologist. My new doctor only wants to keep the Hb above 80. I know that I don't tolerate anything below 85 very well.

Can I ask what level other people try to keep their Hb above? I have scarred lungs from pneumonia and always run oxygen sats of 92-93%. Would this make me more likely to require a higher Hb?

Thanks

Chirley
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