Question

A 58-year-old man presents with melena and orthostasis. Hemoglobin is 7.0 g/dL. What transfusion threshold is recommended during initial management of upper GI bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse when hemoglobin <7 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse when hemoglobin <10 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse when hemoglobin <9 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse based on symptoms regardless of level

Answer

Transfuse when hemoglobin <8 g/dL

Practice question

A 58-year-old man presents with melena and orthostasis. Hemoglobin is 7.0 g/dL. What transfusion threshold is recommended during initial management of upper GI bleeding?