Question

A 72-year-old with melena is admitted. Hemoglobin 7.4 g/dL, hemodynamically stable. What transfusion threshold is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse RBCs if hemoglobin <7 g/dL in most stable adults

Answer

Transfuse to hemoglobin ≥10 g/dL

Answer

Avoid transfusion unless hemoglobin <6 g/dL

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Transfuse only if hematocrit <25%

Answer

Transfuse irrespective of hemoglobin

Practice question

A 72-year-old with melena is admitted. Hemoglobin 7.4 g/dL, hemodynamically stable. What transfusion threshold is recommended?