Question

A 68-year-old hospitalized patient with stable vitals and hemoglobin 6.8 g/dL has no active ischemia. What transfusion strategy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse when Hb <7 g/dL in stable adults

Answer

Transfuse at Hb <9 g/dL for all inpatients

Answer

Transfuse at Hb <8.5 g/dL in all settings

Answer

Avoid transfusion until Hb <6 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse based on symptoms only, never Hb threshold

Practice question

A 68-year-old hospitalized patient with stable vitals and hemoglobin 6.8 g/dL has no active ischemia. What transfusion strategy is recommended?