Question

A 70-year-old inpatient has hemoglobin 7.9 g/dL after hip arthroplasty but is hemodynamically stable. Which statement reflects transfusion thresholds?

Accepted Answer

Consider transfusion threshold of 8 g/dL in orthopedic surgery patients

Answer

Transfuse now to keep Hb ≥10 g/dL

Answer

Only transfuse if Hb <6 g/dL

Answer

Always transfuse if Hb <9 g/dL regardless of context

Answer

Transfusion decisions are unrelated to procedure type

Practice question

A 70-year-old inpatient has hemoglobin 7.9 g/dL after hip arthroplasty but is hemodynamically stable. Which statement reflects transfusion thresholds?