Question

A 72-year-old hospitalized with UGIB has Hb 6.9 g/dL and melena. What transfusion threshold applies?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse packed RBCs now (threshold 7 g/dL)

Answer

Wait until Hb <6 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse only if tachycardic

Answer

Transfuse after endoscopy

Answer

Transfuse at Hb <9.5 g/dL for all

Practice question

A 72-year-old hospitalized with UGIB has Hb 6.9 g/dL and melena. What transfusion threshold applies?