Question

A 75-year-old woman with atrial fibrillation and Hgb 6.8 g/dL from GI bleed stabilized after therapy. Hemodynamically stable. According to AABB, what transfusion threshold is used generally?

Accepted Answer

Consider transfusion at Hgb <7 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse at Hgb <10 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse only if symptomatic regardless of Hgb

Answer

Transfuse at Hgb <8.5 g/dL for all older adults

Answer

No transfusions in AF patients

Practice question

A 75-year-old woman with atrial fibrillation and Hgb 6.8 g/dL from GI bleed stabilized after therapy. Hemodynamically stable. According to AABB, what transfusion threshold is used generally?