Question

A 63-year-old man with an upper gastrointestinal bleed is transfused. His Hb is 68 g/L, BP 100/64 mmHg and HR 104 bpm. What transfusion threshold strategy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Restrictive strategy with threshold 70 g/L unless cardiovascular disease

Answer

Transfuse when Hb < 90 g/L in all patients

Answer

Transfuse only if Hb < 60 g/L

Answer

Maintain Hb > 110 g/L

Answer

Transfuse irrespective of Hb if tachycardic

Practice question

A 63-year-old man with an upper gastrointestinal bleed is transfused. His Hb is 68 g/L, BP 100/64 mmHg and HR 104 bpm. What transfusion threshold strategy is recommended?