A 72-year-old with anemia (Hgb 7.1 g/dL) and CAD undergoing orthopedic surgery asks about transfusion thresholds. What do AABB guidelines suggest?...

Question

A 72-year-old with anemia (Hgb 7.1 g/dL) and CAD undergoing orthopedic surgery asks about transfusion thresholds. What do AABB guidelines suggest?

Accepted Answer

Restrictive strategy around

Answer

Transfuse at Hgb

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No transfusion unless Hgb

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Always use liberal strategy

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Transfuse based on ferritin alone

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Transfusion Strategy