Question

A 72-year-old with CAD and hip fracture (no ACS) has hemoglobin 7.5 g/dL, asymptomatic. What transfusion threshold is recommended perioperatively in stable patients with cardiovascular disease or undergoing orthopedic surgery?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse if Hb <8 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse only if Hb <6 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse all at Hb <10 g/dL

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Transfuse at clinician discretion regardless of Hb

Answer

Transfuse only if symptomatic, regardless of Hb

Practice question

A 72-year-old with CAD and hip fracture (no ACS) has hemoglobin 7.5 g/dL, asymptomatic. What transfusion threshold is recommended perioperatively in stable patients with cardiovascular disease or undergoing orthopedic surgery?