Question

A 73-year-old with CKD stage 3 and stable chronic anemia (Hb 7.2 g/dL) presents for pre-op evaluation of elective hernia repair. No active bleeding or ACS. What RBC transfusion threshold is generally recommended?

Accepted Answer

Consider transfusion when Hb <7 g/dL in stable patients

Answer

Transfuse to Hb >10 g/dL

Answer

No transfusion until Hb <5 g/dL

Answer

Mandatory transfusion if age >70

Answer

Transfuse based on hematocrit <30% alone

Practice question

A 73-year-old with CKD stage 3 and stable chronic anemia (Hb 7.2 g/dL) presents for pre-op evaluation of elective hernia repair. No active bleeding or ACS. What RBC transfusion threshold is generally recommended?