A 65-year-old with upper GI bleed and CAD (stable) has Hgb 7.9 g/dL after resuscitation. He is hemodynamically stable. Which transfusion approach is r...

Question

A 65-year-old with upper GI bleed and CAD (stable) has Hgb 7.9 g/dL after resuscitation. He is hemodynamically stable. Which transfusion approach is reasonable?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse at

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Transfuse now to maintain >9 g/dL

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Transfuse only at

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Transfuse two units routinely

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No transfusion until syncope occurs

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Transfusion in CVD

A 65-year-old with upper GI bleed and CAD (stable) has Hgb 7.9 g/dL after resuscitation. He is hemodynamically stable. Which transfusion approach is reasonable?