A 70-year-old with lower GI bleed is transfused when Hgb 6.8 g/dL. After stabilisation, what strategy aligns with AABB?...

Question

A 70-year-old with lower GI bleed is transfused when Hgb 6.8 g/dL. After stabilisation, what strategy aligns with AABB?

Accepted Answer

Restrictive transfusion strategy with clinical context

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Target Hgb 10-12 g/dL in all

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Transfuse based on symptoms only, ignore Hgb

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Give liberal transfusions to keep Hgb >11

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Exchange transfusion

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Transfusion Strategy