Question

A 59-year-old with suspected UGI bleed is stable. What transfusion threshold is recommended (nonvariceal)?

Accepted Answer

Restrictive strategy with Hgb ~7 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse to Hgb >10 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse at any drop from baseline

Answer

No transfusion until Hgb <5 g/dL

Answer

Target Hgb 12-14 g/dL

Practice question

A 59-year-old with suspected UGI bleed is stable. What transfusion threshold is recommended (nonvariceal)?