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?...

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

Answer

Transfuse at

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Avoid transfusion unless Hgb

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Transfuse only if symptomatic regardless of level

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Use liberal strategy for all inpatients

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Transfusion Thresholds