Question

A 68-year-old with an upper GI bleed is hospitalized. Hemoglobin is 6.8 g/dL and he is hemodynamically stable after fluids. What transfusion threshold is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse when Hgb <7 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse at Hgb <8 g/dL for all UGIB

Answer

Transfuse only if Hgb <6 g/dL

Answer

Avoid transfusion unless active exsanguination

Answer

Transfuse based solely on symptoms irrespective of Hgb

Practice question

A 68-year-old with an upper GI bleed is hospitalized. Hemoglobin is 6.8 g/dL and he is hemodynamically stable after fluids. What transfusion threshold is recommended?