Question

A 60-year-old with acute UGI bleed is hemodynamically stable with Hb 7.1 g/dL and CAD without active ischemia. What transfusion strategy is recommended before endoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Restrictive strategy: transfuse when Hb <7 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse to Hb >10 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse if Hb <9 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse regardless of Hb because CAD is present

Answer

Avoid transfusion until Hb <6 g/dL

Practice question

A 60-year-old with acute UGI bleed is hemodynamically stable with Hb 7.1 g/dL and CAD without active ischemia. What transfusion strategy is recommended before endoscopy?