Question

A 49-year-old with nonvariceal UGIB has Hgb 8.1 g/dL and CAD. He is stable. Transfusion decision?

Accepted Answer

Restrictive threshold 8 g/dL is reasonable in CAD/orthopedic surgery patients

Answer

Transfuse to Hgb >10 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse now because CAD

Answer

No transfusion until Hgb <6 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse only if HR >110/min

Practice question

A 49-year-old with nonvariceal UGIB has Hgb 8.1 g/dL and CAD. He is stable. Transfusion decision?