Question

A 68-year-old with iron deficiency anemia due to GI bleeding stabilized after endoscopy. Which transfusion threshold is appropriate per AABB 2023?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse at Hb <7 g/dL (general)

Answer

Transfuse at Hb <10 g/dL for all inpatients

Answer

Transfuse regardless of Hb if tachycardia

Answer

Transfuse at Hb <9 g/dL in all elderly

Answer

No transfusion unless Hb <6 g/dL

Practice question

A 68-year-old with iron deficiency anemia due to GI bleeding stabilized after endoscopy. Which transfusion threshold is appropriate per AABB 2023?