Question

A 48-year-old man with acute upper GI bleed is hemodynamically unstable. Before endoscopy, what transfusion strategy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Restrictive transfusion targeting Hb ~7 g/dL unless exsanguinating

Answer

Transfuse to Hb >10 g/dL in all

Answer

Do not transfuse until Hb <6

Answer

Transfuse platelets regardless

Answer

No transfusion therapy

Practice question

A 48-year-old man with acute upper GI bleed is hemodynamically unstable. Before endoscopy, what transfusion strategy is recommended?