Hgb <6 g/dL: Recommended except in exceptional circumstances
Hgb 6 to 7 g/dL: generally likely to be indicated
Hgb 7 to 8 g/dL: should be considered in postoperative surgical patients, including those with stable cardiovascular disease, after evaluating the patient’s clinical status
Hgb 8 to 10 g/dL: generally not indicated, but should be considered for some populations (eg, those with symptomatic anemia, ongoing bleeding, acute coronary syndrome with ischemia)
Hgb >10 g/dL: generally not indicated except in exceptional circumstances
Packed red blood cells
Whole blood
Fresh frozen plasma
Platelet transfusion
Cryoprecipitate transfusion
Deferoxamine
Exchange transfusion
Dextrose