Question

A 70-year-old man has Hb 6.9 g/dL, asymptomatic, hemodynamically stable, no cardiac disease. What is the best RBC transfusion approach?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse because Hb <7 g/dL even if asymptomatic

Answer

Transfuse now to target Hb ≥10 g/dL

Answer

Defer transfusion until Hb <6 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse only if chest pain develops

Answer

Give IV iron instead of transfusion regardless of Hb

Practice question

A 70-year-old man has Hb 6.9 g/dL, asymptomatic, hemodynamically stable, no cardiac disease. What is the best RBC transfusion approach?