SABM5-Avoid dependence on standard laboratory values for transfusion decisions; consideration of the patient’s clinical status is requisite. Posted September 21st, 2021 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
SABMPed4-Avoid transfusing older RBC units (>7 days) in infants <10 kg or < 1 year of age requiring massive transfusions to prevent hyperkalemic cardiac arrest. Posted September 21st, 2021 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
SABMPeds3-Avoid/reduce allogenic transfusion by first using cell salvage for pediatric high blood loss surgery. Posted September 21st, 2021 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
SABMPeds2- Avoid hemodilution and unnecessary blood draws to avoid dilutional coagulopathy and iatrogenic anemia. Posted September 21st, 2021 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
SABMPeds1-Don’t proceed with non-emergent major surgery until anemia is evaluated and treated. Posted September 21st, 2021 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
PHM2-Do not continue hospitalization in well-appearing febrile infants once bacterial cultures (i.e. blood, cerebrospinal, and/or urine) have been confirmed negative for 24–36 hours, if adequate outpatient follow-up can be assured. Posted January 11th, 2021 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
ASH-ASPHO – Avoid routine pre-operative hemostatic testing Posted December 9th, 2019 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
ASH-ASPHO – Platelet transfusions for asymptomatic pediatric patients Posted December 9th, 2019 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
ASH-ASPHO – Avoid thrombophilia testing in children without positive family history Posted December 9th, 2019 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
ASH-ASPHO – Avoid packed red blood cell transfusions for anemia in asymptomatic children Posted December 9th, 2019 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
ASH-ASPHO – Avoid routinely use of granulocyte colony stimulating factor Posted December 9th, 2019 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
AAFP – Transfuse minimum of red blood cell units to relieve symptoms of anemia Posted August 8th, 2018 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
SABM – Avoid transfusion when alternative strategies are available Posted July 23rd, 2018 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
