Question

A 42-year-old man presents with melena and orthostatic hypotension. Hb is 72 g/L. According to Canadian transfusion recommendations, what is the most appropriate transfusion threshold in otherwise stable patients with upper GI bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse when Hb <70 g/L unless there is active ischaemia or ongoing massive bleeding

Answer

Transfuse when Hb <90 g/L in all cases

Answer

Never transfuse in GI bleeding

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Transfuse only when Hb <50 g/L

Answer

Transfuse based solely on patient age

Practice question

A 42-year-old man presents with melena and orthostatic hypotension. Hb is 72 g/L. According to Canadian transfusion recommendations, what is the most appropriate transfusion threshold in otherwise stable patients with upper GI bleeding?