Question

A 74-year-old woman with anemia (Hb 6.8 g/dL) and melena is hypotensive. After fluid resuscitation, which transfusion threshold applies?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse at Hb <7 g/dL, earlier if hemodynamically unstable

Answer

Transfuse at Hb <9 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse at Hb <8 g/dL

Answer

Delay transfusion until Hb <6 g/dL

Answer

Do not transfuse

Practice question

A 74-year-old woman with anemia (Hb 6.8 g/dL) and melena is hypotensive. After fluid resuscitation, which transfusion threshold applies?