Question

A 76-year-old woman with new-onset anemia (Hgb 7.1 g/dL) without active bleeding is dizzy on standing. Best transfusion approach?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse RBCs; restrictive threshold ~7 g/dL

Answer

No transfusion because stable

Answer

Transfuse to Hgb ≥10 g/dL routinely

Answer

Platelet transfusion

Answer

IV iron only today

Practice question

A 76-year-old woman with new-onset anemia (Hgb 7.1 g/dL) without active bleeding is dizzy on standing. Best transfusion approach?