Question

A 60-year-old man with upper GI bleeding (melena) is hemodynamically stable. Hemoglobin is 6.9 g/dL. What transfusion strategy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse packed RBCs to maintain hemoglobin ≥7 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse only if hemoglobin <6 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse to target hemoglobin 10-12 g/dL

Answer

Avoid transfusion unless active exsanguination

Answer

Transfuse platelets preemptively

Practice question

A 60-year-old man with upper GI bleeding (melena) is hemodynamically stable. Hemoglobin is 6.9 g/dL. What transfusion strategy is recommended?