Question

A 70-year-old with an upper GI bleed is transfused from 6.5 to 7.4 g/dL. He is hemodynamically stable. Which statement matches restrictive transfusion principles?

Accepted Answer

Maintain Hgb ≥7 g/dL unless extenuating circumstances

Answer

Target Hgb ≥9-10 g/dL for all

Answer

Transfuse to Hgb ≥12 g/dL in cirrhosis

Answer

Platelet transfusion with every PRBC unit

Answer

Use hydroxyethyl starch for resuscitation

Practice question

A 70-year-old with an upper GI bleed is transfused from 6.5 to 7.4 g/dL. He is hemodynamically stable. Which statement matches restrictive transfusion principles?