Question

A 68-year-old woman with Hb 6.8 g/dL due to chronic GI blood loss is hemodynamically stable. What red cell transfusion threshold do recent guidelines support for most adults?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse at hemoglobin <7 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse at hemoglobin <9 g/dL routine

Answer

Transfuse at hemoglobin <10 g/dL routine

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Transfuse only if symptomatic regardless of hemoglobin

Answer

Never transfuse if stable

Practice question

A 68-year-old woman with Hb 6.8 g/dL due to chronic GI blood loss is hemodynamically stable. What red cell transfusion threshold do recent guidelines support for most adults?