Question

A 66-year-old with suspected upper GI bleed is resuscitated. Hemoglobin 7.2 g/dL, hemodynamically stable, no active cardiac ischemia. According to transfusion guidelines, what should be done?

Accepted Answer

Restrict transfusion; consider transfusion at Hb <7 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse now to target Hb >10 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse regardless of Hb due to GI bleed

Answer

Transfuse only if Hb <6 g/dL

Answer

Give platelets instead of RBCs

Practice question

A 66-year-old with suspected upper GI bleed is resuscitated. Hemoglobin 7.2 g/dL, hemodynamically stable, no active cardiac ischemia. According to transfusion guidelines, what should be done?