Question

A 76-year-old hospitalized adult is hemodynamically stable with Hgb 6.8 g/dL and no active bleeding. What is the transfusion threshold guidance?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse at Hgb <7 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse only if Hgb <6 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse at Hgb <8.5 g/dL routinely

Answer

Transfuse at Hgb <10 g/dL to prevent ischemia

Answer

Avoid transfusion if asymptomatic regardless of level

Practice question

A 76-year-old hospitalized adult is hemodynamically stable with Hgb 6.8 g/dL and no active bleeding. What is the transfusion threshold guidance?