A 67-year-old with lower GI bleed is hemodynamically stable, Hb 6.8 g/dL. What transfusion approach aligns with AABB guidance?...

Question

A 67-year-old with lower GI bleed is hemodynamically stable, Hb 6.8 g/dL. What transfusion approach aligns with AABB guidance?

Accepted Answer

Restrictive strategy; transfuse at Hb

Answer

Transfuse when Hb

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Transfuse only if symptomatic regardless of Hb

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Transfuse two units automatically

Answer

Transfuse when Hb

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Transfusion Thresholds