Question

A 72-year-old woman with iron deficiency is scheduled for EGD/colonoscopy. Hb 9.0 g/dL, hemodynamically stable without cardiac disease. AABB guidance suggests considering transfusion at which Hb?

Accepted Answer

<7 g/dL

Answer

<6 g/dL

Answer

<7.5 g/dL

Answer

<8 g/dL

Answer

<9 g/dL

Practice question

A 72-year-old woman with iron deficiency is scheduled for EGD/colonoscopy. Hb 9.0 g/dL, hemodynamically stable without cardiac disease. AABB guidance suggests considering transfusion at which Hb?