Question

A 70-year-old inpatient with sepsis has Hgb 7.1 g/dL, no active bleeding, CAD with stable angina. What transfusion threshold applies?

Accepted Answer

Consider RBC transfusion at Hgb <8 g/dL in selected CV disease

Answer

Transfuse only if <6 g/dL

Answer

Always transfuse at <10 g/dL

Answer

Never transfuse in sepsis

Answer

Transfuse at <9 g/dL for all

Practice question

A 70-year-old inpatient with sepsis has Hgb 7.1 g/dL, no active bleeding, CAD with stable angina. What transfusion threshold applies?