Question

A hemodynamically stable medical inpatient with Hb 6.8 g/dL and no active bleeding is asymptomatic. Transfusion threshold?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse now (Hb <7 g/dL)

Answer

Transfuse if Hb <8.5 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse only if Hb <6.0 g/dL

Answer

Do not transfuse until Hb <5 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse only if symptomatic regardless of Hb

Practice question

A hemodynamically stable medical inpatient with Hb 6.8 g/dL and no active bleeding is asymptomatic. Transfusion threshold?