Question

A 61-year-old woman presents with melena; Hgb 6.7 g/dL, hemodynamically stable. What is the best transfusion plan per current guidance?

Accepted Answer

Consider RBC transfusion now given Hgb <7 g/dL

Answer

No transfusion unless Hgb <6 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse to hemoglobin >10 g/dL in all GI bleeds

Answer

Wait until Hgb <8.5 g/dL

Answer

Platelet transfusion instead of RBCs

Practice question

A 61-year-old woman presents with melena; Hgb 6.7 g/dL, hemodynamically stable. What is the best transfusion plan per current guidance?