Table 1 Hb measurements leading to RBC transfusion.
From: The "grey area" of the transfusion practice in the intensive care unit
Hb levels (g/dL) | No RBC transfusion within 6 hours after Hb measurement | RBC transfusion within 6 hours after Hb measurement | Total No. of Hb measurements |
|---|---|---|---|
<5 | 182 (63.2%) | 106 (36.8%) | 288 |
5 - 6 | 285 (44.5%) | 355 (55.5%) | 640 |
6 - 7 | 1,634 (52.0%) | 1,508 (48.0%) | 3,142 |
7 - 8 | 12,651 (68.0%) | 5,899 (32.0%) | 18,460 |
8 - 9 | 36,324 (91.4%) | 3,395 (8.6%) | 39,719 |
9 - 10 | 34,862 (94.6%) | 2,004 (5.4%) | 36,866 |
> 10 | 27,500 (96.7%) | 943 (3.3%) | 28,443 |
Total | 113,348 (88.9%) | 14,210 (11.1%) | 127,558 |