Protocolo de transfusión de concentrados de hematíes y empleo de agentes estimulantes de la eritropoyesis

Packed red cell transfusion is indicated when there is anemia, and it is necessary to decrease tissue hypoxemia, and there is no effective drug treatment. Given its adverse effects it is necessary to balance the benefit / risk ratio. The benefit of transfusion is transient. Therefore it is necessary to perform an etiological treatment. The EPO has very precise indications and must always be accompanied by iron supplements unless there is iron overload.