A 59-year-old presents with melena; Hb 6.8 g/dL, hemodynamically stable after fluids. What RBC transfusion threshold strategy is recommended?...

Question

A 59-year-old presents with melena; Hb 6.8 g/dL, hemodynamically stable after fluids. What RBC transfusion threshold strategy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Restrictive strategy with threshold ~7 g/dL

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Liberal strategy with threshold 10 g/dL

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Transfuse only for symptoms regardless of Hb

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Always transfuse 2 units regardless of Hb

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No transfusion until Hb

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Upper GI Bleeding