Question

A stable 70-year-old inpatient with Hb 6.8 g/dL and no active bleeding is symptomatic with exertional dyspnoea. What transfusion strategy aligns with guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Use a restrictive threshold; consider transfusion when Hb <7 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse only if Hb <6.0 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse if Hb <9.0 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse regardless of Hb if age >65

Answer

Transfuse only if Hb <8.5 g/dL

Practice question

A stable 70-year-old inpatient with Hb 6.8 g/dL and no active bleeding is symptomatic with exertional dyspnoea. What transfusion strategy aligns with guidelines?