BLOOD TRANSFOUTION

HI
I'M THALASSEMIA PATION 41 YERS OLD AND I HAVE BLOOD TRANSFOUTION EVRY ON MONTH 500 AND I US THE DESFRAL
PUMP.
I'D LIKE TO ASK WHAT THE BEST WAY FOR TAKING BLOOD DID I NEAD TO TACK 250 MLY FIRAT THEN I MUST TACK LAZEKS
THEN I TACK THE 250 ML .
BDRA

Hi Badra,

I'm not sure what you are trying to ask Correct me if I am wrong; are you asking if you should take 250ml instead of 500ml per month?

Well, in any case, it all depends on you HB. If you require 500ml according to your weight and physique to keep the HB above 10g/dl, then there is no need to cut down transfusion unless you can tolerate low HB and your doctor advises it!!

Take care, Peace!

  I don't understand very well what you mean bdra ...  

If I understand this correctly, BDRA is saying that she takes 250ml blood, then she is given lasix and then another 250 ml blood. Lasix is a diuretic sometimes given with transfusions.

From http://www.cooleysanemia.org/sections.php?sec=2&tab=10&sub=33

Do you require lasix after receiving blood (for patients with cardiac conditions)?

Because of the extra fluid that you receive with a transfusion, people with cardiac complications may need lasix to help with the fluid overload.

BDRA is asking if this is the best way to take blood.

BDRA,
   Hello and welcome. I also receive my blood this way, with Lasix inbetween transfusions. It helps reduce the water retention.  Jean