Question

A 70-year-old with upper GI bleeding has Hgb 7.4 g/dL and is hemodynamically stable. Transfusion strategy?

Accepted Answer

Restrictive transfusion; transfuse if Hgb <7 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse now to keep Hgb >10 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse platelets to 100k

Answer

Use erythropoietin

Answer

Transfuse if Hgb <9 g/dL for all UGIB

Practice question

A 70-year-old with upper GI bleeding has Hgb 7.4 g/dL and is hemodynamically stable. Transfusion strategy?