Question

A hemodynamically stable inpatient with GI bleeding has hemoglobin 6.9 g/dL. What transfusion threshold is recommended for most adults?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse when Hgb <7 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse when Hgb <6 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse when Hgb <8 g/dL for all patients

Answer

Transfuse when Hgb <9 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse based solely on symptoms regardless of Hgb

Practice question

A hemodynamically stable inpatient with GI bleeding has hemoglobin 6.9 g/dL. What transfusion threshold is recommended for most adults?