One gyne doctor ordered blood transfusion with a hematocrit of 0.9. The internal medicine doctor ordered ahead of time to hold blood transfusion because the creatinine is too high but the gynecologist still insist on ordering the transfusion. I believe in \"The benefits outweighs the risk\". What is more risky?
Hi, Looking at the details, benefit is important, but risk needs to be understood. In a blood transfusion, occasionally reactions can occur leading to raised creatinine, hemoglobinuria and maybe shock. In a person with already high creatinine, it should be carefully assessed. However, the chance of reactions nowadays are minimal and primary benefit should be looked into. If the HE is 9g%, still time is present and nutritional improvement can be tried. Any further queries, happy to help again.