| Key references | |
| Recommendations | |
| 1. In situations where transfusion of RBCs is necessary, transfuse the minimum number of units required to relieve symptoms of anemia or to return the patient to a safe hemoglobin range (7-8 g/dL in stable, noncardiac in-patients) | 11,12 |
| 2. Do not test for thrombophilia in adult patients with venous thromboembolism occurring in the setting of major transient risk factors (surgery, trauma, or prolonged immobility) | 15,16 |
| 3. Do not use inferior vena cava filters routinely in patients with acute venous thromboembolism | 17,21-23 |
| 4. Do not administer plasma or prothrombin complex concentrates for nonemergent reversal of vitamin K antagonists (ie, outside of the setting of major bleeding, intracranial hemorrhage, or anticipated emergent surgery) | 27,28 |
| 5. Limit surveillance CT scans in asymptomatic patients after curative-intent treatment for aggressive lymphoma | 5, 6, 31, 33, 34 |
| Deferred recommendation | |
| 6. Do not diagnose or initiate treatment of lymphoma on the basis of tissue obtained exclusively with fine needle aspiration | 6, 41 |
| Key references | |
| Recommendations | |
| 1. In situations where transfusion of RBCs is necessary, transfuse the minimum number of units required to relieve symptoms of anemia or to return the patient to a safe hemoglobin range (7-8 g/dL in stable, noncardiac in-patients) | 11,12 |
| 2. Do not test for thrombophilia in adult patients with venous thromboembolism occurring in the setting of major transient risk factors (surgery, trauma, or prolonged immobility) | 15,16 |
| 3. Do not use inferior vena cava filters routinely in patients with acute venous thromboembolism | 17,21-23 |
| 4. Do not administer plasma or prothrombin complex concentrates for nonemergent reversal of vitamin K antagonists (ie, outside of the setting of major bleeding, intracranial hemorrhage, or anticipated emergent surgery) | 27,28 |
| 5. Limit surveillance CT scans in asymptomatic patients after curative-intent treatment for aggressive lymphoma | 5, 6, 31, 33, 34 |
| Deferred recommendation | |
| 6. Do not diagnose or initiate treatment of lymphoma on the basis of tissue obtained exclusively with fine needle aspiration | 6, 41 |