Question

A 76-year-old man with fatigue has Hgb 6.9 g/dL, stable vitals, and no active bleeding. What transfusion approach is guideline-concordant?

Accepted Answer

Restrictive strategy: transfuse at Hgb <7 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse at <10 g/dL routinely

Answer

Avoid transfusion unless Hgb <5 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse only if symptomatic regardless of level

Answer

Use liberal strategy for all inpatients

Practice question

A 76-year-old man with fatigue has Hgb 6.9 g/dL, stable vitals, and no active bleeding. What transfusion approach is guideline-concordant?