Question

A 64-year-old with nonvariceal upper GI bleeding is resuscitated and stabilized. Hemoglobin is 6.8 g/dL. What transfusion strategy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Restrictive strategy: transfuse when Hb <7 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse at Hb <9 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse at Hb <10 g/dL

Answer

No transfusion unless hypotensive

Answer

Transfuse only if Hb <6 g/dL

Practice question

A 64-year-old with nonvariceal upper GI bleeding is resuscitated and stabilized. Hemoglobin is 6.8 g/dL. What transfusion strategy is recommended?