Question

A 68-year-old woman with stable CAD and anemia (Hgb 7.8 g/dL) without bleeding undergoes elective hip arthroplasty tomorrow. What transfusion threshold is reasonable per AABB?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse at any Hgb to optimise oxygen delivery pre-op

Answer

Transfuse only if Hgb <6 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse if Hgb <7 g/dL for all patients including CAD

Answer

Transfuse at Hgb <8 g/dL given cardiovascular disease

Answer

Avoid transfusion until Hgb <5 g/dL

Practice question

A 68-year-old woman with stable CAD and anemia (Hgb 7.8 g/dL) without bleeding undergoes elective hip arthroplasty tomorrow. What transfusion threshold is reasonable per AABB?