Question

A 67-year-old with CKD and anemia has Hb 7.1 g/dL and is otherwise stable. According to current transfusion guidance, what is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Restrictive transfusion strategy; consider transfusion at Hb <7 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse RBCs now to Hb ≥10 g/dL

Answer

Avoid transfusion until Hb <5 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse platelets instead

Answer

Transfuse plasma first

Practice question

A 67-year-old with CKD and anemia has Hb 7.1 g/dL and is otherwise stable. According to current transfusion guidance, what is appropriate?