Question

A 63-year-old hospitalized patient with upper GI bleeding has Hb 6.8 g/dL, tachycardia, and melena. What transfusion strategy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse now given Hb <7 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse at Hb <9 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse at Hb <8 g/dL

Answer

Do not transfuse unless Hb <6 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse only if hypotensive

Practice question

A 63-year-old hospitalized patient with upper GI bleeding has Hb 6.8 g/dL, tachycardia, and melena. What transfusion strategy is recommended?