Question

A 72-year-old woman presents with acute hematochezia and Hgb 6.9 g/dL, no CAD history. What red cell transfusion threshold applies to LGIB?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse at <7 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse at <6 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse at <8 g/dL for all

Answer

Transfuse at <9 g/dL

Answer

Do not transfuse unless hypotensive regardless of Hgb

Practice question

A 72-year-old woman presents with acute hematochezia and Hgb 6.9 g/dL, no CAD history. What red cell transfusion threshold applies to LGIB?