Question

A 67-year-old man with stable coronary disease and chronic anemia (Hgb 7.7 g/dL) is asymptomatic at rest. According to updated blood transfusion guidance, what threshold is reasonable for RBC transfusion?

Accepted Answer

8.0 g/dL may be selected in patients with preexisting cardiovascular disease

Answer

6.0 g/dL for all patients

Answer

7.0 g/dL only

Answer

7.5 g/dL for orthopedic surgery patients only

Answer

Transfuse based on hematocrit <25% only

Practice question

A 67-year-old man with stable coronary disease and chronic anemia (Hgb 7.7 g/dL) is asymptomatic at rest. According to updated blood transfusion guidance, what threshold is reasonable for RBC transfusion?