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Delphi expert-consensus panel definitions of RBC-transfusion-dependence and - independence.
| RBC-transfusions | Surveillance interval | |
|---|---|---|
| RBC-transfusion-dependence | ≥2 U/month | 3 months |
| RBC-transfusion-independence | None | 3 months |
| Reduced RBC-transfusion-dependence | 50% decrease | 3 months |
