Question

A 70-year-old with anemia (Hgb 6.9 g/dL), asymptomatic, hemodynamically stable, no active bleeding. What transfusion approach is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Restrictive transfusion strategy; consider transfusion at Hgb <7 g/dL

Answer

Liberal transfusion at Hgb <10 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse only if ferritin <50

Answer

No transfusion unless symptomatic

Answer

Immediate massive transfusion protocol

Practice question

A 70-year-old with anemia (Hgb 6.9 g/dL), asymptomatic, hemodynamically stable, no active bleeding. What transfusion approach is recommended?