Question

A 76-year-old with Hb 6.8 g/dL, symptomatic anemia, hemodynamically stable without active bleeding. What transfusion threshold strategy is recommended for most stable adults?

Accepted Answer

Restrictive strategy: consider transfusion at Hb <7 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse at Hb <9 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse at Hb <8 g/dL for all

Answer

No transfusion unless Hb <5 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse based on hematocrit <30%

Practice question

A 76-year-old with Hb 6.8 g/dL, symptomatic anemia, hemodynamically stable without active bleeding. What transfusion threshold strategy is recommended for most stable adults?