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How low can you go: Assuming intravascular volume is maintained and cardiovascular status is not impaired, oxygen delivery will be adeuate until the hematocrit falls below what percent?
10 percent.
At rest, oxygen delivery is normally four times oxygen consumption. There is an enormous reserve.
Source
Kleinman, S. "Massive blood transfusion" Up to Date. 2011 Jan.