Guidelines for red blood cell and plasma transfusion for adults and children Transfusion threshold These guidelines differ from others in not explicitly recommending a threshold hemoglobin concentration or range of concentrations at which patients should be transfused. EWG members agreed that there was no evidence to support the generation of such thresholds. The EWG believes that the decision to transfuse should be made after review of the patient and the clinical situation; in addition, timely measurement of hemoglobin concentrations should be considered. Next: Volumes of plasma to be administered Previous:   Informed consent and information disclosure [Table of Contents] | CMAJ June 1, 1997 (vol 156, no 11) / JAMC le 1er juin 1997 (vol 156, no 11) | CPG Infobase / Infobanque des GPC