Question

A 58-year-old hospitalized patient is hemodynamically stable with hemoglobin 6.8 g/dL and no active ischemia. Which transfusion strategy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse now using a restrictive threshold (Hgb <7 g/dL)

Answer

Transfuse to maintain Hgb ≥10 g/dL

Answer

Defer transfusion until Hgb <6 g/dL in all cases

Answer

Transfuse only if symptomatic regardless of Hgb

Answer

Use liberal threshold of 9-10 g/dL routinely

Practice question

A 58-year-old hospitalized patient is hemodynamically stable with hemoglobin 6.8 g/dL and no active ischemia. Which transfusion strategy is recommended?