Question

A 58-year-old with upper GI bleeding is hemodynamically stable; Hgb is 6.9 g/dL. What transfusion threshold aligns with current recommendations for most hospitalized adults?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse at Hgb <7 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse at Hgb <9 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse at Hgb <10 g/dL

Answer

Do not transfuse unless Hgb <5 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse platelets instead of RBCs

Practice question

A 58-year-old with upper GI bleeding is hemodynamically stable; Hgb is 6.9 g/dL. What transfusion threshold aligns with current recommendations for most hospitalized adults?