Question

A 70-year-old with suspected upper GI bleed is admitted. Initial hemoglobin is 8.6 g/dL. Which transfusion threshold is recommended in most hospitalized patients with UGIB?

Accepted Answer

Restrictive threshold of Hb <7.0 g/dL in hemodynamically stable patients

Answer

Transfuse at Hb <9.5 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse at Hb <8.0 g/dL for all UGIB

Answer

Transfuse at any Hb if melena is present

Answer

Transfuse at Hb <10.0 g/dL

Practice question

A 70-year-old with suspected upper GI bleed is admitted. Initial hemoglobin is 8.6 g/dL. Which transfusion threshold is recommended in most hospitalized patients with UGIB?