Question

A 59-year-old with GI bleed is stabilized. Hb 7.2 g/dL. He has stable CAD without active ischaemia. What transfusion threshold applies?

Accepted Answer

Consider transfusion at Hb <7 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse at Hb <10 g/dL universally

Answer

Avoid transfusion until Hb <6 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse regardless of symptoms if age >55

Answer

Use liberal transfusion to 12 g/dL

Practice question

A 59-year-old with GI bleed is stabilized. Hb 7.2 g/dL. He has stable CAD without active ischaemia. What transfusion threshold applies?