A 70-year-old inpatient with hematemesis underwent endoscopic hemostasis of a bleeding ulcer. Current Hgb 7.4 g/dL, MAP stable. What transfusion strat...

Question

A 70-year-old inpatient with hematemesis underwent endoscopic hemostasis of a bleeding ulcer. Current Hgb 7.4 g/dL, MAP stable. What transfusion strategy is endorsed by both GI and transfusion guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse at 7 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse now because Hgb

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Transfuse at 9 g/dL

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Transfuse only if symptomatic regardless of hemoglobin

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Transfuse two units automatically

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Upper GI Bleeding/Transfusion

A 70-year-old inpatient with hematemesis underwent endoscopic hemostasis of a bleeding ulcer. Current Hgb 7.4 g/dL, MAP stable. What transfusion strategy is endorsed by both GI and transfusion guidelines?