Question

A 78-year-old hospitalized medical patient (Hgb 6.8 g/dL, hemodynamically stable) with no active ischemia asks about transfusion. Which threshold is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse at Hgb <7 g/dL (restrictive strategy)

Answer

Transfuse at Hgb <9 g/dL for all

Answer

Transfuse at Hgb <8.5 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse at Hgb <8 g/dL only in orthopedic surgery

Answer

Avoid transfusion regardless of Hgb

Practice question

A 78-year-old hospitalized medical patient (Hgb 6.8 g/dL, hemodynamically stable) with no active ischemia asks about transfusion. Which threshold is recommended?