Table 1.

Local transfusion protocol

Haemoglobin	Action
> 10 g/dl	No transfusion
8–10 g/dl	Transfuse if:
	Abnormal ECG
	Ischaemic heart disease
	Obstructive lung disease
	Consultant's discretion
	Unable to absorb oral iron
< 8 g/dl	Transfuse to target 10 g/dl