Question

A 70-year-old with anemia (Hgb 6.9 g/dL) is hemodynamically stable without active bleeding. What transfusion threshold is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse when Hgb <7 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse when Hgb <9 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse when Hgb <8.5 g/dL

Answer

Avoid transfusion until Hgb <6 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse regardless of Hgb if fatigued

Practice question

A 70-year-old with anemia (Hgb 6.9 g/dL) is hemodynamically stable without active bleeding. What transfusion threshold is recommended?