A 50‑year‑old man with suspected UGIB and Hb 8.0 g/dL has no CAD. He is stable. What is the transfusion strategy?...

Question

A 50‑year‑old man with suspected UGIB and Hb 8.0 g/dL has no CAD. He is stable. What is the transfusion strategy?

Accepted Answer

Restrictive strategy; transfuse at Hb

Answer

Transfuse to Hb ≥10 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse now due to Hb 8.0 g/dL

Answer

Do not transfuse until syncope occurs

Answer

Transfuse platelets instead

us-abim MCQ (SBA): UGIB (Transfusion Threshold)