Question

A 70-year-old hemodynamically stable inpatient with symptomatic anemia has Hgb 6.8 g/dL. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse 1 unit RBC now using restrictive threshold <7 g/dL

Answer

No transfusion until <6 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse to maintain Hgb >10 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse platelets

Answer

Iron only; transfusion contraindicated

Practice question

A 70-year-old hemodynamically stable inpatient with symptomatic anemia has Hgb 6.8 g/dL. What is recommended?