Question

A 74-year-old on DOAC for AF develops melena; stabilized after resuscitation. Hb nadir 7.2 g/dL, now 7.6 g/dL and asymptomatic. Next step regarding transfusion?

Accepted Answer

No transfusion; restrictive threshold is <7 g/dL with reassessment

Answer

Transfuse to target Hb >10 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse now to target Hb >9 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse platelets prophylactically

Answer

Transfuse FFP to correct INR

Practice question

A 74-year-old on DOAC for AF develops melena; stabilized after resuscitation. Hb nadir 7.2 g/dL, now 7.6 g/dL and asymptomatic. Next step regarding transfusion?