A 66-year-old with UGIB due to peptic ulcer was stabilized and endoscopically treated. His Hgb is 7.4 g/dL with CAD. What transfusion threshold is acc...

Question

A 66-year-old with UGIB due to peptic ulcer was stabilized and endoscopically treated. His Hgb is 7.4 g/dL with CAD. What transfusion threshold is acceptable?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse at

Answer

Transfuse only if

Answer

No transfusion unless

Answer

Always transfuse at presentation regardless of Hgb

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Upper GI Bleeding

A 66-year-old with UGIB due to peptic ulcer was stabilized and endoscopically treated. His Hgb is 7.4 g/dL with CAD. What transfusion threshold is acceptable?