Question

A 62-year-old with upper GI bleeding is hospitalized; Hgb 6.8 g/dL, hemodynamically stable after fluids. Transfusion threshold?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse packed RBCs for Hgb <7 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse only if Hgb <9 g/dL

Answer

Avoid transfusion unless Hgb <6 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse to Hgb >10 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse any patient with melena

Practice question

A 62-year-old with upper GI bleeding is hospitalized; Hgb 6.8 g/dL, hemodynamically stable after fluids. Transfusion threshold?