A 70-year-old with symptomatic anemia from chronic disease, stable vitals, Hgb 7.2 g/dL. No CAD. What transfusion recommendation applies?...

Question

A 70-year-old with symptomatic anemia from chronic disease, stable vitals, Hgb 7.2 g/dL. No CAD. What transfusion recommendation applies?

Accepted Answer

Use restrictive threshold and defer unless Hgb

Answer

Transfuse now because Hgb

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Transfuse only if Hgb

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Always transfuse at Hgb

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Platelet transfusion instead

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Transfusion Strategy