Question

A 70-year-old hospitalized patient without active ischemia has Hgb 7.1 g/dL. He is hemodynamically stable. What transfusion approach is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Restrictive strategy; transfuse at Hgb <7 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse at Hgb <9 g/dL for all inpatients

Answer

Liberal strategy; transfuse at Hgb <10 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse only if symptoms regardless of Hgb

Answer

Transfuse at Hgb <6 g/dL only

Practice question

A 70-year-old hospitalized patient without active ischemia has Hgb 7.1 g/dL. He is hemodynamically stable. What transfusion approach is recommended?