Question

A 62-year-old man with nonvariceal UGIB is hemodynamically stable; Hgb 8.1 g/dL; CAD history. What does transfusion guidance allow?

Accepted Answer

Consider transfusion at <8 g/dL for preexisting cardiovascular disease

Answer

Transfuse at <7 g/dL only

Answer

Transfuse two units now

Answer

No transfusion until syncope

Answer

Transfuse at <10 g/dL universally

Practice question

A 62-year-old man with nonvariceal UGIB is hemodynamically stable; Hgb 8.1 g/dL; CAD history. What does transfusion guidance allow?