Question

A 74-year-old admitted for anaemia has Hb 7.1 g/dL, no active bleeding, CAD stable, asymptomatic. What transfusion approach is guideline-concordant?

Accepted Answer

Restrictive strategy: transfuse at Hb <7 g/dL

Answer

Liberal transfusion at Hb <10 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse only if symptomatic regardless of Hb

Answer

Mandatory transfusion for age >70

Answer

Transfuse at Hb <8.5 g/dL for all inpatients

Practice question

A 74-year-old admitted for anaemia has Hb 7.1 g/dL, no active bleeding, CAD stable, asymptomatic. What transfusion approach is guideline-concordant?