Question

A 70-year-old hemodynamically stable inpatient with iron-deficiency anemia has hemoglobin 6.8 g/dL without active bleeding. What transfusion strategy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse when Hgb <7 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse only if Hgb <6 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse when Hgb <8.5 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse regardless of level because symptomatic

Answer

Avoid transfusion; give IV iron only

Practice question

A 70-year-old hemodynamically stable inpatient with iron-deficiency anemia has hemoglobin 6.8 g/dL without active bleeding. What transfusion strategy is recommended?