Question

A 45‑year‑old man with Hgb 6.6 g/dL, hemodynamically stable, no CAD. What transfusion strategy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse now using Hb <7 g/dL threshold

Answer

Wait until Hb <6 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse to Hb ≥10 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse only if symptomatic

Answer

No transfusion regardless of Hb

Practice question

A 45‑year‑old man with Hgb 6.6 g/dL, hemodynamically stable, no CAD. What transfusion strategy is recommended?