Question

A stable hospitalized adult without active bleeding has Hgb 6.9 g/dL. What does current guidance recommend?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse RBCs now (restrictive threshold 7 g/dL)

Answer

Avoid transfusion until Hgb <6 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse only if symptomatic regardless of level

Answer

Transfuse at Hgb <9 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse platelets instead

Practice question

A stable hospitalized adult without active bleeding has Hgb 6.9 g/dL. What does current guidance recommend?