A 66-year-old hospitalized patient with anemia (Hgb 6.9 g/dL) and no active bleeding asks about transfusion. What strategy is supported for stable inp...

Question

A 66-year-old hospitalized patient with anemia (Hgb 6.9 g/dL) and no active bleeding asks about transfusion. What strategy is supported for stable inpatients?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse at Hgb

Answer

Transfuse only if symptomatic

Answer

Transfuse two units by default

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Transfusion Thresholds

A 66-year-old hospitalized patient with anemia (Hgb 6.9 g/dL) and no active bleeding asks about transfusion. What strategy is supported for stable inpatients?