Question

A hemodynamically stable hospitalized adult has hemoglobin 6.8 g/dL with no active bleeding or coronary ischemia. What transfusion approach is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Use a restrictive strategy and transfuse at <7 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse at <9 g/dL for all inpatients

Answer

Do not transfuse until hemoglobin <6 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse at <8 g/dL for all inpatients

Answer

Avoid RBC transfusion entirely unless Hb <5 g/dL

Practice question

A hemodynamically stable hospitalized adult has hemoglobin 6.8 g/dL with no active bleeding or coronary ischemia. What transfusion approach is recommended?