Question

A 68-year-old with hematemesis and hypotension is transfused. Hemoglobin is 6.9 g/dL. What transfusion threshold is recommended for nonvariceal upper GI bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse when hemoglobin <7 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse only if hemoglobin <5 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse when hemoglobin <9 g/dL routinely

Answer

Avoid transfusion unless active exsanguination is present

Answer

Transfuse only based on symptoms, not hemoglobin

Practice question

A 68-year-old with hematemesis and hypotension is transfused. Hemoglobin is 6.9 g/dL. What transfusion threshold is recommended for nonvariceal upper GI bleeding?