Question

A 54-year-old with Hgb 7.8 g/dL and CAD undergoing elective knee replacement tomorrow is asymptomatic. RBC transfusion threshold per AABB?

Accepted Answer

Consider transfusion at Hgb 7-8 depending on symptoms/risk

Answer

Transfuse now to Hgb >10

Answer

Transfuse if Hgb <7

Answer

Do not transfuse regardless

Answer

Transfuse only intraoperatively

Practice question

A 54-year-old with Hgb 7.8 g/dL and CAD undergoing elective knee replacement tomorrow is asymptomatic. RBC transfusion threshold per AABB?