Question

A 66-year-old with upper GI bleed is hemodynamically stable, Hgb 6.8 g/dL. What transfusion strategy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Restrictive transfusion: transfuse at Hgb <7 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse at Hgb <9 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse at Hgb <8 g/dL for all GI bleeds

Answer

No transfusion unless Hgb <6 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse based only on symptomatic tachycardia

Practice question

A 66-year-old with upper GI bleed is hemodynamically stable, Hgb 6.8 g/dL. What transfusion strategy is recommended?