Question

A 72-year-old with anemia (Hgb 6.8 g/dL) is asymptomatic and hemodynamically stable. Transfusion?

Accepted Answer

Yes, threshold <7 g/dL supports transfusion

Answer

No, wait until <6 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse only if chest pain develops

Answer

Transfuse to Hgb >10 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse platelets instead

Practice question

A 72-year-old with anemia (Hgb 6.8 g/dL) is asymptomatic and hemodynamically stable. Transfusion?