Question

A 62-year-old with CKD and anemia (Hgb 9.2 g/dL) without bleeding is tired but stable. Which is true per transfusion guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Avoid transfusion unless Hgb <7 g/dL or symptomatic with specific indications

Answer

Transfuse to Hgb 11 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse at Hgb 9 g/dL routinely

Answer

Platelet transfusion instead

Answer

No evaluation for iron deficiency

Practice question

A 62-year-old with CKD and anemia (Hgb 9.2 g/dL) without bleeding is tired but stable. Which is true per transfusion guidelines?