Question

A 70-year-old undergoing elective hip arthroplasty has Hgb 7.8 g/dL preoperatively. Which statement aligns with current guidance?

Accepted Answer

Consider transfusion at Hgb <8 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse only if Hgb <7 g/dL

Answer

Never transfuse perioperatively

Answer

Transfuse at Hgb <10 g/dL for all

Answer

Use platelets instead of RBCs

Practice question

A 70-year-old undergoing elective hip arthroplasty has Hgb 7.8 g/dL preoperatively. Which statement aligns with current guidance?