Question

A stable hospitalized adult without active bleeding has hemoglobin 6.8 g/dL. What is the recommended transfusion threshold policy?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse now with packed red blood cells

Answer

Continue observation; transfuse only if Hgb <6 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse only if symptomatic regardless of level

Answer

Transfuse only if Hgb <8.5 g/dL

Answer

No transfusion unless coronary artery disease is present

Practice question

A stable hospitalized adult without active bleeding has hemoglobin 6.8 g/dL. What is the recommended transfusion threshold policy?