A 70-year-old undergoing elective hip arthroplasty has Hgb 7.8 g/dL preoperatively. Which statement aligns with current guidance?...

Question

A 70-year-old undergoing elective hip arthroplasty has Hgb 7.8 g/dL preoperatively. Which statement aligns with current guidance?

Accepted Answer

Consider transfusion at Hgb

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Transfuse only if Hgb

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Never transfuse perioperatively

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Transfuse at Hgb

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Use platelets instead of RBCs

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Perioperative Transfusion Thresholds