Question

A 72-year-old man hospitalized with nonvariceal upper GI bleeding stabilized after endoscopic hemostasis. Hgb is 6.9 g/dL. What transfusion strategy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse at Hgb <7 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse at Hgb <9 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse at Hgb <8.5 g/dL

Answer

Avoid transfusion unless hypotensive

Answer

Transfuse only if Hgb <6 g/dL

Practice question

A 72-year-old man hospitalized with nonvariceal upper GI bleeding stabilized after endoscopic hemostasis. Hgb is 6.9 g/dL. What transfusion strategy is recommended?