Question

A 70-year-old with stable CAD is admitted for acute UGIB. Hgb 7.2 g/dL, hemodynamically stable after fluids, no active cardiac ischemia. What transfusion strategy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse RBCs when Hgb <7 g/dL in most stable hospitalized adults

Answer

Transfuse at Hgb <9 g/dL in all CAD patients

Answer

Transfuse at Hgb <10 g/dL to reduce mortality

Answer

Transfuse only if symptomatic regardless of Hgb

Answer

Transfuse regardless of Hgb to avoid endoscopy

Practice question

A 70-year-old with stable CAD is admitted for acute UGIB. Hgb 7.2 g/dL, hemodynamically stable after fluids, no active cardiac ischemia. What transfusion strategy is recommended?