Blood transfusion strategies during major surgery
This study is testing whether giving blood transfusions during surgery based on a certain hemoglobin level is safe and effective. It may help doctors decide the best time to transfuse during major surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are having a planned (not emergency) surgery.
- Your hemoglobin was less than 130 grams per liter before surgery.
- You do not have sickle cell disease.
- You have not had a heart attack or unstable heart condition in the last 6 weeks.
- You are not pregnant or having surgery related to childbirth.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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