Question

A 68-year-old is admitted with hematemesis from a bleeding gastric ulcer. Haemoglobin is 6.9 g/dL. Vitals are otherwise stable. What transfusion strategy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse because Hb <7 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse packed RBCs at Hb <9 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse only if hypotensive

Answer

Transfuse to maintain Hb >10 g/dL

Answer

No transfusion; repeat Hb in 12 hours

Practice question

A 68-year-old is admitted with hematemesis from a bleeding gastric ulcer. Haemoglobin is 6.9 g/dL. Vitals are otherwise stable. What transfusion strategy is recommended?