Question

A 63-year-old woman with iron deficiency anaemia due to heavy menstrual bleeding requires a blood transfusion. Her haemoglobin is 62 g/L and she is symptomatic with dyspnoea on exertion. According to NICE blood transfusion guidance, what is the usual red blood cell transfusion threshold for stable adults without acute coronary syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Hb <70 g/L

Answer

Hb <50 g/L

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Hb <60 g/L

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Hb <90 g/L

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Transfuse regardless of Hb if the patient is tired

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