Question

A 66-year-old inpatient has Hgb 6.8 g/dL with tachycardia, hypotension, and chest pain. What is the transfusion plan?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse; threshold <7 g/dL supports transfusion

Answer

Do not transfuse until Hgb <6 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse only if platelets are low

Answer

No transfusion regardless of symptoms

Answer

Transfuse only to Hgb >12 g/dL

Practice question

A 66-year-old inpatient has Hgb 6.8 g/dL with tachycardia, hypotension, and chest pain. What is the transfusion plan?