Question

A 65-year-old with suspected bacterial meningitis has severe anemia (Hgb 6.5 g/dL) and is hemodynamically stable. What does AABB suggest?

Accepted Answer

Restrictive strategy; consider transfusion at Hgb <7 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse to Hgb ≥10 g/dL before LP

Answer

Platelet transfusion instead

Answer

No transfusion regardless of Hgb

Answer

Target Hgb ≥12 g/dL for all infections

Practice question

A 65-year-old with suspected bacterial meningitis has severe anemia (Hgb 6.5 g/dL) and is hemodynamically stable. What does AABB suggest?