A 76-year-old with hematemesis has Hgb 6.8 g/dL, tachycardia, and melena. What transfusion threshold is supported for most hospitalized adults with UG...

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A 76-year-old with hematemesis has Hgb 6.8 g/dL, tachycardia, and melena. What transfusion threshold is supported for most hospitalized adults with UGIB?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse at Hgb

Answer

Avoid transfusion unless Hgb

Answer

Transfuse only if symptomatic regardless of hemoglobin

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Upper GI Bleeding

A 76-year-old with hematemesis has Hgb 6.8 g/dL, tachycardia, and melena. What transfusion threshold is supported for most hospitalized adults with UGIB?