Question

A 68-year-old with melena and Hgb 6.8 g/dL is hemodynamically stable. What transfusion strategy is recommended before endoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Restrictive strategy: transfuse at Hgb <7 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse at Hgb <10 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse at Hgb <8 g/dL for all

Answer

Avoid transfusion until endoscopy

Answer

Transfuse to Hgb >12 g/dL

Practice question

A 68-year-old with melena and Hgb 6.8 g/dL is hemodynamically stable. What transfusion strategy is recommended before endoscopy?