Question

A 63-year-old with an upper GI bleed is stable after resuscitation. His hemoglobin is 7.1 g/dL. What transfusion approach is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Restrictive strategy; consider transfusion when Hb <7 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse now using a liberal threshold of 10 g/dL

Answer

No transfusion until Hb <6 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse platelets instead of red cells

Answer

Transfuse at Hb <8.5 g/dL for all GI bleeds

Practice question

A 63-year-old with an upper GI bleed is stable after resuscitation. His hemoglobin is 7.1 g/dL. What transfusion approach is recommended?