Question

A hemodynamically stable inpatient with upper GI bleeding has hemoglobin 6.8 g/dL. What is the most appropriate transfusion threshold?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse at Hb <7 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse at Hb <9 g/dL in all patients

Answer

Transfuse only if Hb <6 g/dL

Answer

Do not transfuse regardless of Hb

Answer

Transfuse at Hb <10 g/dL to improve outcomes

Practice question

A hemodynamically stable inpatient with upper GI bleeding has hemoglobin 6.8 g/dL. What is the most appropriate transfusion threshold?