Question

A 74‑year‑old man admitted with pneumonia is hemodynamically stable; Hb is 6.8 g/dL without active bleeding. What is the recommended RBC transfusion threshold in general medical inpatients?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse at Hb <7 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse at Hb <6 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse at Hb <8 g/dL for everyone

Answer

Transfuse regardless of Hb if tachycardic

Answer

No transfusion until Hb <5 g/dL

Practice question

A 74‑year‑old man admitted with pneumonia is hemodynamically stable; Hb is 6.8 g/dL without active bleeding. What is the recommended RBC transfusion threshold in general medical inpatients?