Question

A 70-year-old with nonvariceal UGIB underwent successful hemostasis. Hemoglobin is 8.2 g/dL with ischemic heart disease. What transfusion threshold is reasonable?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse when Hb <8 g/dL due to cardiovascular disease

Answer

Transfuse only at Hb <6 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse when Hb <10 g/dL for all UGIB

Answer

Avoid transfusion regardless of Hb

Answer

Transfuse based on stool color

Practice question

A 70-year-old with nonvariceal UGIB underwent successful hemostasis. Hemoglobin is 8.2 g/dL with ischemic heart disease. What transfusion threshold is reasonable?