Question

A 54-year-old man with hematemesis has Hgb 6.9 g/dL and is hemodynamically stable after initial fluids. What transfusion strategy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse when Hgb <8 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse when Hgb <6 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse when Hgb <7.5 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse now using threshold <7 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse only if ongoing overt bleeding regardless of Hgb

Practice question

A 54-year-old man with hematemesis has Hgb 6.9 g/dL and is hemodynamically stable after initial fluids. What transfusion strategy is recommended?