A stable postoperative adult without acute coronary syndrome or major haemorrhage has haemoglobin 68 g/L and symptoms attributable to anaemia. Which r...

Question

A stable postoperative adult without acute coronary syndrome or major haemorrhage has haemoglobin 68 g/L and symptoms attributable to anaemia. Which red-cell strategy follows NICE guidance?

Accepted Answer

Use a 70 g/L threshold and transfuse one unit

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Use a 50 g/L threshold and transfuse two units

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Use a 60 g/L threshold and transfuse two units

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Use an 80 g/L threshold and transfuse two units

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Use a 90 g/L threshold and transfuse one unit

Transfusion Thresholds — MRCP Part 1 MCQ

A stable postoperative adult without acute coronary syndrome or major haemorrhage has haemoglobin 68 g/L and symptoms attributable to anaemia. Which red-cell strategy follows NICE guidance?