Question

A 66-year-old is admitted with melena and symptomatic anemia (Hb 6.8 g/dL) from suspected peptic ulcer bleeding. What transfusion strategy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse at Hb <7 g/dL (restrictive strategy)

Answer

Transfuse at Hb <9 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse at Hb <8.5 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse at Hb <8 g/dL for all patients

Answer

Avoid transfusion unless hemodynamically unstable

Practice question

A 66-year-old is admitted with melena and symptomatic anemia (Hb 6.8 g/dL) from suspected peptic ulcer bleeding. What transfusion strategy is recommended?