Question

A 70-year-old hospitalised, haemodynamically stable, non-bleeding patient with Hb 6.7 g/dL is being considered for transfusion. No active ACS or major surgery. What threshold is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse at Hb <7 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse at Hb <10 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse at Hb <9 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse at Hb <8 g/dL

Answer

Avoid transfusion unless Hb <6 g/dL

Practice question

A 70-year-old hospitalised, haemodynamically stable, non-bleeding patient with Hb 6.7 g/dL is being considered for transfusion. No active ACS or major surgery. What threshold is recommended?