Question

A 64-year-old hospitalized patient without active bleeding has hemoglobin 6.8 g/dL. He is hemodynamically stable and asymptomatic. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse because Hgb <7 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse only if Hgb <6 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse when Hgb <8 g/dL in all medical inpatients

Answer

Transfuse when symptomatic regardless of Hgb

Answer

Transfuse only if Hgb <6.5 g/dL with CAD

Practice question

A 64-year-old hospitalized patient without active bleeding has hemoglobin 6.8 g/dL. He is hemodynamically stable and asymptomatic. What is recommended?