In general, what is a good amount of time to wait to check a hemoglobin after a RBC transfusion? I realize that the term "general" may be a bit too broad here considering all of the different conditions a patient getting transfusions may be in.
What we are looking at is newer policy here at our hospital requiring a H&H for most RBC post-transfusion patients before an order is processed for any further transfusions. We are anticipating questions on this.
If anyone has a definitive reference regarding a study on this or whatnot that would be nice to have also.
Thanks, Scott