Question

A 58-year-old with melena and Hgb 6.6 g/dL is admitted with upper GI bleeding. What is the recommended red cell transfusion threshold in most hospitalized UGIB patients?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse when Hgb <7 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse when Hgb <9 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse when Hgb <8 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse when Hgb <6 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse regardless of Hgb if tachycardic

Practice question

A 58-year-old with melena and Hgb 6.6 g/dL is admitted with upper GI bleeding. What is the recommended red cell transfusion threshold in most hospitalized UGIB patients?