Question

A 63-year-old with an upper GI bleed is hemodynamically stable after initial fluids. Hemoglobin is 6.8 g/dL. What transfusion strategy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Use a restrictive threshold and transfuse at Hb <7 g/dL.

Answer

Transfuse at Hb <9 g/dL for all cases.

Answer

Transfuse only if symptomatic regardless of Hb.

Answer

Avoid transfusion unless Hb <6 g/dL.

Answer

Transfuse only after endoscopy.

Practice question

A 63-year-old with an upper GI bleed is hemodynamically stable after initial fluids. Hemoglobin is 6.8 g/dL. What transfusion strategy is recommended?