Question

A 71-year-old man with melena, BP 98/58, HR 112, Hgb 6.8 g/dL, BUN 38 mg/dL. After resuscitation, which transfusion threshold is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse packed RBCs to maintain Hgb ≥7 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse only if Hgb <6 g/dL

Answer

Restrictive strategy not advised; target ≥9 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse platelets instead of RBCs

Answer

Withhold transfusion until post-endoscopy

Practice question

A 71-year-old man with melena, BP 98/58, HR 112, Hgb 6.8 g/dL, BUN 38 mg/dL. After resuscitation, which transfusion threshold is recommended?