Question

A 66-year-old with symptomatic anemia (Hb 6.9 g/dL) and GI bleeding is hemodynamically stable after resuscitation. What transfusion threshold is supported for most hospitalized adults?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse at Hb <7 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse at Hb <9 g/dL for all

Answer

Transfuse regardless of Hb if tachycardic

Answer

Never transfuse unless Hb <5 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse only if Hb <10 g/dL

Practice question

A 66-year-old with symptomatic anemia (Hb 6.9 g/dL) and GI bleeding is hemodynamically stable after resuscitation. What transfusion threshold is supported for most hospitalized adults?