A 69-year-old man with overt upper GI bleed presents with Hb 7.1 g/dL and hemodynamic stability. What transfusion threshold strategy is recommended?...

Question

A 69-year-old man with overt upper GI bleed presents with Hb 7.1 g/dL and hemodynamic stability. What transfusion threshold strategy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Restrictive transfusion threshold around 7 g/dL in stable adults

Answer

Transfuse only if Hb

Answer

Transfuse if Hb

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Transfuse two units regardless of Hb

Answer

Use IV iron only first

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Transfusion Strategy in UGIB