Question

A 71-year-old man with anemia (Hgb 7.1 g/dL), hemodynamically stable, CKD stage 3, no active bleeding. What transfusion strategy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse at <7 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse at <9 g/dL universally

Answer

Transfuse two units automatically

Answer

No transfusion until <5 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse based on hematocrit only

Practice question

A 71-year-old man with anemia (Hgb 7.1 g/dL), hemodynamically stable, CKD stage 3, no active bleeding. What transfusion strategy is recommended?