A 67-year-old with melena and orthostatic dizziness presents with hemoglobin 6.8 g/dL. Vital signs: BP 96/58 mm Hg, HR 112/min. What is the most appro...

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A 67-year-old with melena and orthostatic dizziness presents with hemoglobin 6.8 g/dL. Vital signs: BP 96/58 mm Hg, HR 112/min. What is the most appropriate transfusion threshold while preparing for endoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse if Hb

Answer

Transfuse only if Hb

Answer

Transfuse only for persistent hypotension regardless of Hb

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A 67-year-old with melena and orthostatic dizziness presents with hemoglobin 6.8 g/dL. Vital signs: BP 96/58 mm Hg, HR 112/min. What is the most appropriate transfusion threshold while preparing for endoscopy?