Question

A 63-year-old with upper GI bleed has Hb 7.4 g/dL and CAD. He is hemodynamically stable. Transfusion threshold per AABB?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse when <8 g/dL in CVD patients

Answer

Transfuse now at 7.4 g/dL for CAD

Answer

Transfuse at <9 g/dL for all GI bleeds

Answer

Avoid transfusion unless <6 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse only based on symptoms

Practice question

A 63-year-old with upper GI bleed has Hb 7.4 g/dL and CAD. He is hemodynamically stable. Transfusion threshold per AABB?