Question

A 61-year-old with nonvariceal UGIB stabilized after endoscopic hemostasis asks about transfusion limits. What threshold is recommended in most cases?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse at Hgb <7 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse at Hgb <8.5 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse only with ongoing hematemesis

Answer

Transfuse based on orthostatic symptoms alone

Answer

Transfuse at Hgb <10 g/dL

Practice question

A 61-year-old with nonvariceal UGIB stabilized after endoscopic hemostasis asks about transfusion limits. What threshold is recommended in most cases?