Question

A 58-year-old with hematemesis is hemodynamically stable. Hemoglobin is 6.9 g/dL (baseline 12). What is the recommended transfusion strategy?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse packed red blood cells now

Answer

No transfusion unless hemodynamic instability develops

Answer

Transfuse only if Hgb <6 g/dL

Answer

Wait for endoscopy before transfusion

Answer

Give platelets, not red cells, unless INR is elevated

Practice question

A 58-year-old with hematemesis is hemodynamically stable. Hemoglobin is 6.9 g/dL (baseline 12). What is the recommended transfusion strategy?