Question

A 73-year-old with Hgb 7.4 g/dL due to GI bleed is now stable with no symptoms. Known CAD. What is a reasonable transfusion approach?

Accepted Answer

Consider transfusion threshold of 8 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse only if <6 g/dL

Answer

Maintain Hgb >11 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse to Hgb 10 g/dL routinely

Answer

No transfusion regardless of symptoms

Practice question

A 73-year-old with Hgb 7.4 g/dL due to GI bleed is now stable with no symptoms. Known CAD. What is a reasonable transfusion approach?