Question

A 62-year-old with Hgb 6.8 g/dL is hemodynamically stable and asymptomatic. What is the best transfusion strategy?

Accepted Answer

Restrictive transfusion; consider RBC at Hgb <7 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse to maintain Hgb ≥10 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse platelets first

Answer

Transfuse 2 units empirically

Answer

No transfusion until Hgb <6 g/dL

Practice question

A 62-year-old with Hgb 6.8 g/dL is hemodynamically stable and asymptomatic. What is the best transfusion strategy?