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Where do the blood go if you have a transfusion but your hemoglobin is still low?
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∙ 11y ago
Hemoglobin is the fluid that transports blood cells. If you get a transfusion of red blood cells, they would be in the hemoglobin even if it is low.
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What is done for low hemoglobin and having blood transfusion?
blood transfusion and low iron
What causes blood transfusionor low blood pressure?
If you have a low blood pressure, low hematocrit and hemoglobin, you need to have a blood transfusion.
Has anyone had to have a blood transfusion because of low hemoglobin level. If so how low was your hemoglobin?
I recently had an ulcer in the duodenal wall, the hemoglobin dropped to 3.8 before a transfusion began. I had loss 5 pints and unresponsive due to lack of blood to the brain. They added 7 units. I was unconscious for about 30 hours and on a ventilator until my body could function again. Another 2 units were added later to bring the count up to 9.
How low does your Hb need to be before they do a blood transfusion?
normal hemoglobin level is between 12-18 g/dL. elderly patient's may be slightly less.
What if your haemaglobin level is low?
If your hemoglobin level is low, you need to do something about it. The question is how low? If it is below 8, you may need a blood transfusion. If it is above that, you need to start eating red meat, green vegetables, and taking an iron supplement.
Very low hemoglobin 7.5?
This isn't really a question, but yes, a hemoglobin level of 7.5 is considered anemic. If you are feeling symptomatic (short of breath, fatigued/tired, dizzy, etc.) you should probably go to the emergency department. If your hemoglobin drops below 7 or you're having symptoms, it's recommended that you get a blood transfusion to prevent your hemoglobin from dropping too low. Your hemoglobin is important because it is responsible for your red blood cells' ability to provide all of the tissues in your body with oxygen.
Which blood disorder is characterized by low hemoglobin level?
Anemia is a deficiency in the amount of hemoglobin in the blood.
What is a word for abnormally low of hemoglobin?
An abnormally low quantity of hemoglobin in the blood is called anemia. Anemia also refers to a low red blood cell count.
What is the blood condition of low hemoglobin?
anemia
Why do blood banks dispose of blood with low levels of bisphosphoglycerate?
Low BPG levels indicate a low hemoglobin level in the red blood cells.
Low levels of blood hemoglobin indicate a deficiency of what?
Iron
What do i have if i have low potassium low platelets low red blood count?
Eat bannannas for potasium and eat red meat for red cells or get a blood transfusion.
