A 55-year-old with CKD stage 3b (eGFR 38) and normocytic anemia has Hgb 6.8 g/dL with chest pain and hypotension. What is the recommended RBC transfus...

Question

A 55-year-old with CKD stage 3b (eGFR 38) and normocytic anemia has Hgb 6.8 g/dL with chest pain and hypotension. What is the recommended RBC transfusion threshold in most stable hospitalized adults?

Accepted Answer

Hgb

Answer

Transfuse based on symptoms only, no thresholds

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Transfusion Thresholds

A 55-year-old with CKD stage 3b (eGFR 38) and normocytic anemia has Hgb 6.8 g/dL with chest pain and hypotension. What is the recommended RBC transfusion threshold in most stable hospitalized adults?