A 70-year-old with GI bleed on OAC presents with Hgb 6.8 g/dL. What transfusion strategy is appropriate (nonvariceal)?...

Question

A 70-year-old with GI bleed on OAC presents with Hgb 6.8 g/dL. What transfusion strategy is appropriate (nonvariceal)?

Accepted Answer

Restrictive strategy targeting ~7 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse to >10 g/dL

Answer

Never transfuse in GI bleed

Answer

Transfuse only if hypotensive

Answer

Transfuse to Hgb 12 g/dL

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Upper GI Bleed