Question

A 72-year-old undergoing elective total hip arthroplasty (orthopedic surgery) has coronary artery disease. Post-op hemoglobin is 7.7 g/dL, hemodynamically stable. What transfusion threshold is reasonable per AABB?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse at Hb <8.0 g/dL given CAD/orthopedic surgery context

Answer

Transfuse only if Hb <7.0 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse at Hb <9.0 g/dL for all with CAD

Answer

Transfuse at Hb <10.0 g/dL post-op

Answer

Transfuse regardless of Hb if fatigued

Practice question

A 72-year-old undergoing elective total hip arthroplasty (orthopedic surgery) has coronary artery disease. Post-op hemoglobin is 7.7 g/dL, hemodynamically stable. What transfusion threshold is reasonable per AABB?