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Hey a friend of mine is getting ready to have an emergency surgery (putting a port for dialysis) and my friend does not want blood given. I am trying to research options for what a Doctor can do to thicken blood. What is the lowest the blood count should be? Sorry so many questions, I just want to help my friend.
Hi, What do you mean by "port"? is it a dialysis catheter or is he planned for AV fistula? If its a dialysis catheter, According to recent transfusion guidelines, a Hb. count above 8 (for CKD patient, as your friend), and platelet count above 20,000/cumm dont need any prior transfusions. If AV fistula is planned, most of surgeons dont operate at Hb. above 9 and platelet count above 100,000/cumm You can discuss on this matter with your physician. Regards
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What Is The Lowest The Blood Count Should Be?
Hi, What do you mean by port ? is it a dialysis catheter or is he planned for AV fistula? If its a dialysis catheter, According to recent transfusion guidelines, a Hb. count above 8 (for CKD patient, as your friend), and platelet count above 20,000/cumm dont need any prior transfusions. If AV fistula is planned, most of surgeons dont operate at Hb. above 9 and platelet count above 100,000/cumm You can discuss on this matter with your physician. Regards