What Is A Blood Transfusion, Truly?

<p>Despite multiple specialty society guidelines recommending not to transfuse blood if the hemoglobin levels are above 7-8 g/dL, many physicians disregard the recommendations. Why is that? Dr. Hassaballa discusses this issue. </p>

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<p>Article referenced in the show: <a href="https://www.pulmccm.org/p/guidelines-on-red-cell-transfusion" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.pulmccm.org/p/guidelines-on-red-cell-transfusion</a> </p>