Question

A 70-year-old with anemia of chronic disease and UGIB history stabilized. What is the general adult transfusion threshold outside active ischemia?

Accepted Answer

Consider transfusion when Hgb <7 g/dL

Answer

Consider at <10 g/dL routinely

Answer

Never transfuse unless Hgb <5 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse for any fatigue

Answer

Transfuse only if Hgb <8 g/dL in all

Practice question

A 70-year-old with anemia of chronic disease and UGIB history stabilized. What is the general adult transfusion threshold outside active ischemia?