Question

A 62-year-old man with nonvariceal upper GI bleeding stabilized after endoscopic hemostasis has hemoglobin 7.1 g/dL and no active bleeding on relook. What RBC transfusion strategy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Restrictive strategy targeting Hb 7-8 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse to maintain Hb >10 g/dL

Answer

No transfusion until Hb <6 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse platelets concomitantly

Answer

Transfuse to relieve fatigue symptoms regardless of Hb

Practice question

A 62-year-old man with nonvariceal upper GI bleeding stabilized after endoscopic hemostasis has hemoglobin 7.1 g/dL and no active bleeding on relook. What RBC transfusion strategy is recommended?