Question

A 58-year-old with upper GI bleed and cirrhosis is stable. Hemoglobin 7.4 g/dL. Which transfusion threshold is generally used according to AABB/ACG?

Accepted Answer

Restrictive threshold ~7 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse to Hb >10 g/dL

Answer

No transfusion until Hb <5 g/dL

Answer

Platelet transfusion regardless of count

Answer

Always avoid transfusion in cirrhosis

Practice question

A 58-year-old with upper GI bleed and cirrhosis is stable. Hemoglobin 7.4 g/dL. Which transfusion threshold is generally used according to AABB/ACG?