Question

A haemodynamically stable hospitalised adult has Hgb 6.8 g/dL with fatigue but no active bleeding, ACS, or severe symptoms. What is the recommended red cell transfusion threshold?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse now (restrictive threshold <7 g/dL)

Answer

Transfuse if Hgb <6 g/dL only

Answer

Transfuse only if Hgb <8 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse at physician discretion without thresholds

Answer

Delay transfusion and recheck in 24 hours

Practice question

A haemodynamically stable hospitalised adult has Hgb 6.8 g/dL with fatigue but no active bleeding, ACS, or severe symptoms. What is the recommended red cell transfusion threshold?