Question

A 58-year-old man with upper GI bleeding is admitted. Hgb 7.1 g/dL, hemodynamically stable. What transfusion threshold is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse at Hgb <7 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse at Hgb <10 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse at Hgb <8 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse only if tachycardic

Answer

Transfuse platelets if Hgb <7 g/dL

Practice question

A 58-year-old man with upper GI bleeding is admitted. Hgb 7.1 g/dL, hemodynamically stable. What transfusion threshold is recommended?