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#Blood transfusion - Blood transfusion is the infusion of blood products in someone who is anemic to due to blood loss, whether or not it is related to phlebotomy. A current hot topic in medicine is at what hemoglobin threshold to initiate transfusion. Several strategies include [[Liberal Transfusion Strategy|liberal transfusion strategies]] (transfuse for Hgb < 10), [[Restrictive Transfusion Strategy|restrictive transfusion strategies]] (transfuse for Hgb < 8), or [[Really Restrictive Transfusion Strategy|really restrictive transfusion strategies] (transfuse for a Hgb < 0).
#Bloodletting - It is a common misconception that bloodletting is rarely used in modern modern, with exception of the management of [[Hemochromatosis|hemochromatosis]] and polycythemia. However, bloodletting is in performed everyday in clinics and hospitals nationwide under the term "phlebotomy."
'''Differential Diagnosis for Red Liquid'''