blood transfusion

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jok200

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how long do you wait after a transfusion before getting hg/hct. homeostasis is the best scenario but I never wait 60 minutes, 10 is enough especially when you want to monitor the levels in a gi bleed.
 
how long do you wait after a transfusion before getting hg/hct. homeostasis is the best scenario but I never wait 60 minutes, 10 is enough especially when you want to monitor the levels in a gi bleed.
Next morning. If at all.

If they're actively bleeding, you don't need a repeat CBC to know it...unless you're not paying attention.