Question

A 72-year-old man presents with haematochezia and hypotension. After resuscitation, what transfusion threshold strategy is most appropriate while awaiting colonoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Restrictive transfusion threshold ~7 g/dL

Answer

Liberal transfusion to maintain Hb >10 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse only if lactate >4 mmol/L

Answer

Routine transfusion regardless of Hb

Answer

Transfuse platelets first

Practice question

A 72-year-old man presents with haematochezia and hypotension. After resuscitation, what transfusion threshold strategy is most appropriate while awaiting colonoscopy?