Question

A 70-year-old man with Hgb 6.9 g/dL, hemodynamically stable without active cardiac ischemia, is admitted for anemia evaluation. What transfusion strategy aligns with current guidance?

Accepted Answer

Use a restrictive threshold: consider transfusion when Hgb <7 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse at Hgb <10 g/dL in all inpatients

Answer

Never transfuse above Hgb 6 g/dL

Answer

Always transfuse two units without reassessment

Answer

Transfuse at Hgb <8.5 g/dL for all patients

Practice question

A 70-year-old man with Hgb 6.9 g/dL, hemodynamically stable without active cardiac ischemia, is admitted for anemia evaluation. What transfusion strategy aligns with current guidance?