Question

A 73-year-old with anemia due to GI bleeding is stable with Hgb 7.1 g/dL and no CAD. What is the transfusion plan per ACG and AABB?

Accepted Answer

Restrictive strategy: transfuse when Hgb <7 g/dL

Answer

No transfusion at this level

Answer

Transfuse to target Hgb 10-11 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse when Hgb <9 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse based on symptoms only

Practice question

A 73-year-old with anemia due to GI bleeding is stable with Hgb 7.1 g/dL and no CAD. What is the transfusion plan per ACG and AABB?