A 61-year-old with melena and Hgb 6.8 g/dL is hemodynamically stable after resuscitation. What transfusion threshold is recommended in non-variceal up...

Question

A 61-year-old with melena and Hgb 6.8 g/dL is hemodynamically stable after resuscitation. What transfusion threshold is recommended in non-variceal upper GI bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse at Hgb

Answer

Transfuse only if symptomatic regardless of Hgb

Answer

Do not transfuse unless Hgb

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Upper GI Bleeding

A 61-year-old with melena and Hgb 6.8 g/dL is hemodynamically stable after resuscitation. What transfusion threshold is recommended in non-variceal upper GI bleeding?