A 58-year-old presents with melena, tachycardia 110/min, BP 110/70, Hb 6.9 g/dL. Which transfusion strategy aligns with current guidance for upper GI ...

Question

A 58-year-old presents with melena, tachycardia 110/min, BP 110/70, Hb 6.9 g/dL. Which transfusion strategy aligns with current guidance for upper GI bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse now to target restrictive threshold

Answer

Transfuse when Hb

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Transfuse regardless of Hb

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Transfuse at Hb

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Avoid transfusion unless hypotensive

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Upper GI Bleed

A 58-year-old presents with melena, tachycardia 110/min, BP 110/70, Hb 6.9 g/dL. Which transfusion strategy aligns with current guidance for upper GI bleeding?