Question

A 62-year-old hospitalized with nonvariceal upper GI bleeding has Hgb 6.9 g/dL, hemodynamically stable after fluids. No CAD. What is the appropriate RBC transfusion strategy?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse now because Hgb <7 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse at Hgb <9 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse at Hgb <8 g/dL

Answer

Defer transfusion until Hgb <6 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse only if symptomatic regardless of threshold

Practice question

A 62-year-old hospitalized with nonvariceal upper GI bleeding has Hgb 6.9 g/dL, hemodynamically stable after fluids. No CAD. What is the appropriate RBC transfusion strategy?