Question

A 67-year-old with melena has Hgb 6.8 g/dL, HR 110/min, BP 104/62 mmHg, and no active cardiac ischemia. What transfusion threshold is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse when Hgb <7 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse when Hgb <6 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse when Hgb <8 g/dL in all

Answer

Avoid transfusion unless hypotensive

Answer

Transfuse only if Hgb <9 g/dL

Practice question

A 67-year-old with melena has Hgb 6.8 g/dL, HR 110/min, BP 104/62 mmHg, and no active cardiac ischemia. What transfusion threshold is recommended?