Question

A 58-year-old with melena and cirrhosis has hemoglobin 6.8 g/dL. Which transfusion strategy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse now to maintain Hgb ≥7 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse when Hgb <9 g/dL

Answer

Withhold transfusion until Hgb <6 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse platelets first

Answer

Transfuse FFP routinely with PRBCs

Practice question

A 58-year-old with melena and cirrhosis has hemoglobin 6.8 g/dL. Which transfusion strategy is recommended?