Question

A 70-year-old with NSTEMI and a hemoglobin drop to 6.9 g/dL is pale but stable. Which transfusion strategy aligns with AABB?

Accepted Answer

Restrictive transfusion threshold ~7 g/dL with clinical context

Answer

Liberal transfusion to Hb 10-11 g/dL routinely

Answer

Transfuse only if symptomatic irrespective of Hb

Answer

Transfuse at Hb <9 g/dL universally

Answer

No transfusion for ACS

Practice question

A 70-year-old with NSTEMI and a hemoglobin drop to 6.9 g/dL is pale but stable. Which transfusion strategy aligns with AABB?