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Which of the following is NOT a reason for transfusion therapy?
Which of the following is NOT a reason for transfusion therapy?
What is the recommended proportion of whole blood to anti-coagulant?
What is the recommended proportion of whole blood to anti-coagulant?
Which of the following clinical conditions is a contraindication for the use of whole blood?
Which of the following clinical conditions is a contraindication for the use of whole blood?
What are the symptoms of decreased mass of red blood cells?
What are the symptoms of decreased mass of red blood cells?
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What is the critical level of hemoglobin that indicates a transfusion?
What is the critical level of hemoglobin that indicates a transfusion?
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Which of the following is NOT a clinical condition that indicates the use of whole blood?
Which of the following is NOT a clinical condition that indicates the use of whole blood?
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What is the recommended increase in hemoglobin and hematocrit levels for a 70kg patient receiving whole blood transfusion?
What is the recommended increase in hemoglobin and hematocrit levels for a 70kg patient receiving whole blood transfusion?
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Which of the following symptoms indicate the need for increased oxygen carrying capacity and may require red blood cell transfusion?
Which of the following symptoms indicate the need for increased oxygen carrying capacity and may require red blood cell transfusion?
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What are the possible causes of decreased mass of red blood cells?
What are the possible causes of decreased mass of red blood cells?
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What is the critical level of hemoglobin that suggests a transfusion according to the Consensus committee?
What is the critical level of hemoglobin that suggests a transfusion according to the Consensus committee?
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