Question

A 71-year-old hospitalized, hemodynamically stable patient with chronic coronary disease and anemia has Hgb 7.9 g/dL pre-op. Which transfusion threshold is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse at Hgb <8 g/dL given cardiovascular disease

Answer

Transfuse at Hgb <9.5 g/dL for all

Answer

Transfuse at Hgb <6 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse at Hgb <10 g/dL

Answer

Avoid transfusion unless symptomatic

Practice question

A 71-year-old hospitalized, hemodynamically stable patient with chronic coronary disease and anemia has Hgb 7.9 g/dL pre-op. Which transfusion threshold is appropriate?