A 70-year-old inpatient with sepsis has Hgb 7.1 g/dL, no active bleeding, CAD with stable angina. What transfusion threshold applies?...

Question

A 70-year-old inpatient with sepsis has Hgb 7.1 g/dL, no active bleeding, CAD with stable angina. What transfusion threshold applies?

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Consider RBC transfusion at Hgb

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Transfuse only if

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Always transfuse at

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Never transfuse in sepsis

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Transfuse at

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