Question

A 50-year-old patient with severe lower GI bleeding is hypotensive after 2 L crystalloids. Hgb 6.9 g/dL, no CAD. What transfusion strategy aligns with guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Liberal: transfuse to Hgb ≥10 g/dL

Answer

Restrictive: transfuse 1 unit then reassess

Answer

Transfuse 2 units automatically

Answer

No transfusion until Hgb <6 g/dL

Answer

Restrictive but never transfuse in GI bleed

Practice question

A 50-year-old patient with severe lower GI bleeding is hypotensive after 2 L crystalloids. Hgb 6.9 g/dL, no CAD. What transfusion strategy aligns with guidelines?