A 72-year-old with a history of upper GI bleeding presents with melena and dizziness. Hgb 6.7 g/dL, BP 102/62. He is admitted. What transfusion strate...

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A 72-year-old with a history of upper GI bleeding presents with melena and dizziness. Hgb 6.7 g/dL, BP 102/62. He is admitted. What transfusion strategy is recommended?

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Restrictive strategy: transfuse when Hgb

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Transfuse PRBCs when Hgb

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Transfuse to maintain Hgb ≥10 g/dL routinely

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Avoid transfusion unless Hgb

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Transfuse only after endoscopy

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Upper GI Bleed

A 72-year-old with a history of upper GI bleeding presents with melena and dizziness. Hgb 6.7 g/dL, BP 102/62. He is admitted. What transfusion strategy is recommended?