Question

A 70-year-old with nonvariceal upper GI bleeding is admitted (Hb 7.1 g/dL, hemodynamically stable). What transfusion strategy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Restrictive strategy: transfuse at Hb <7 g/dL for most adults

Answer

Transfuse at Hb <10 g/dL due to age >65

Answer

Transfuse at Hb <9 g/dL for all GI bleeds

Answer

Transfuse at Hb <8 g/dL universally

Answer

Transfuse only if symptomatic regardless of Hb

Practice question

A 70-year-old with nonvariceal upper GI bleeding is admitted (Hb 7.1 g/dL, hemodynamically stable). What transfusion strategy is recommended?