Question

A 67-year-old with upper GI bleeding from a duodenal ulcer is hemodynamically stabilized. Hb 7.1 g/dL. What transfusion threshold strategy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Restrictive strategy with transfusion at Hb <7 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse at Hb <10 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse at Hb <9 g/dL

Answer

No transfusion unless Hb <6 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse based solely on hematocrit <30%

Practice question

A 67-year-old with upper GI bleeding from a duodenal ulcer is hemodynamically stabilized. Hb 7.1 g/dL. What transfusion threshold strategy is recommended?