Question

A 70-year-old with UGI bleeding and Hb 7.4 g/dL is hemodynamically stable. He asks why not transfuse to Hb 9-10 g/dL. What does evidence support?

Accepted Answer

Restrictive transfusion strategy to Hb ~7 g/dL is recommended for most

Answer

Liberal transfusion to Hb 10 g/dL improves survival

Answer

Transfusion only if Hb <5 g/dL

Answer

Transfusion threshold should always be 9 g/dL

Answer

Transfusion threshold is based only on age

Practice question

A 70-year-old with UGI bleeding and Hb 7.4 g/dL is hemodynamically stable. He asks why not transfuse to Hb 9-10 g/dL. What does evidence support?