Question

A 67-year-old with melena and orthostatic dizziness presents with hemoglobin 6.8 g/dL. Vital signs: BP 96/58 mm Hg, HR 112/min. What is the most appropriate transfusion threshold while preparing for endoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse if Hb <7 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse only if Hb <6 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse if Hb <8 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse if Hb <9 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse only for persistent hypotension regardless of Hb

Practice question

A 67-year-old with melena and orthostatic dizziness presents with hemoglobin 6.8 g/dL. Vital signs: BP 96/58 mm Hg, HR 112/min. What is the most appropriate transfusion threshold while preparing for endoscopy?