Question

A 70-year-old man with stable CAD is scheduled for elective knee replacement. Hemoglobin is 7.8 g/dL, asymptomatic. Which strategy aligns with AABB transfusion guidance?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse because CAD threshold is ≤8 g/dL

Answer

No transfusion unless Hb <7.0 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse only if he has angina

Answer

Transfuse 2 units automatically

Answer

Give iron infusion only

Practice question

A 70-year-old man with stable CAD is scheduled for elective knee replacement. Hemoglobin is 7.8 g/dL, asymptomatic. Which strategy aligns with AABB transfusion guidance?