Question

A 63-year-old hospitalized, hemodynamically stable patient with chronic anemia has Hgb 6.8 g/dL and no active bleeding. What transfusion threshold is recommended in most stable adults?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse if Hgb <7 g/dL (restrictive strategy)

Answer

Transfuse if Hgb <6 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse if Hgb <8 g/dL for all

Answer

Transfuse if Hgb <9 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse regardless of Hgb if fatigued

Practice question

A 63-year-old hospitalized, hemodynamically stable patient with chronic anemia has Hgb 6.8 g/dL and no active bleeding. What transfusion threshold is recommended in most stable adults?