Question

A 64-year-old man presents with melaena and haemodynamic instability. Hb 78 g/L. What is the most appropriate transfusion threshold after resuscitation?

Accepted Answer

Restrictive transfusion at Hb <70 g/L (unless active ischaemia)

Answer

Transfuse when Hb <100 g/L

Answer

Transfuse regardless of Hb

Answer

Only transfuse if Hb <60 g/L

Answer

Avoid transfusion in UGIB

Practice question

A 64-year-old man presents with melaena and haemodynamic instability. Hb 78 g/L. What is the most appropriate transfusion threshold after resuscitation?