Question

A 58‑year‑old woman with UGIB is stable; Hb 7.5 g/dL. No CAD. What transfusion decision is supported by guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Restrictive strategy: transfuse at Hb <7 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse now to target Hb ≥10 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse at Hb <8 g/dL universally

Answer

No transfusion unless syncope develops

Answer

Transfuse platelets instead of RBCs

Practice question

A 58‑year‑old woman with UGIB is stable; Hb 7.5 g/dL. No CAD. What transfusion decision is supported by guidelines?